The Radiological Sciences program at Penn State Greater Allegheny has received approval of transfer of sponsorship through the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This substantive change is effective August 10, 2027. The next site visit is tentatively scheduled for the Fourth Quarter of 2027. The current accreditation award letter for Greater Allegheny:
Students must graduate from an accredited program to take the ARRT certification exam.
Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology
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Program Effectiveness Data from Penn State New Kensington
Institution Name: The Pennsylvania State University—New Kensington Campus
Program Type: Radiography
Degree Type: Associate Degree
Program Effectiveness Data
The following is the most current program effectiveness data for Penn State New Kensington campus. Our programmatic accreditation agency, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), defines and publishes this information. The information can be found directly on the JRCERT webpage.
Credentialing Examination
The number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination, or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six months of graduation. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75 percent.
| Credentialing Examination Rate | Number passed on first attempt decided by number attempted within six months of graduation |
|---|---|
| Year | Results |
| Year 1—2022 | 2 of 6—33 Percent |
| Year 2—2023 | 5 of 5—100 Percent |
| Year 3—2024 | 6 of 8—75 Percent |
| Year 4—2025 | 7 of 8—87 Percent |
| Year 5—2026 | 14 of 15—93 Percent |
| Program 5-year Average | 34 of 42—81 Percent |
Job Placement
The number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences within twelve months of graduating. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75 percent.
| Job Placement Rate | Number employed divided by number actively seeking employment with 12 months of graduation |
|---|---|
| Year | Results |
| Year 1—2022 | 6 of 6—100 Percent |
| Year 2—2023 | 5 of 5—100 Percent |
| Year 3—2024 | 8 of 8—100 Percent |
| Year 4—2025 | 8 of 8—100 Percent |
| Year 5—2026 | 15 of 15—100 Percent |
| Program 5-year average | 42 of 42—100 Percent |
Program Completion
The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is fifty-five.
| Program Completion Rate | Number of graduated divided by number started the program |
|---|---|
| Year | Results |
| Year—2026 | 15 of 17 |
| Annual Completion Rate | 88 Percent |
