Program Effectiveness Data

Institution Name: City of Hope School of Radiation Therapy

Program Type: Radiation Therapy

Degree Type: Certificate of Radiation Therapy

Annual Program Effectiveness Data

The performance of the program is reflected through program effectiveness data as defined by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) (20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, 312-704-5300, [email protected]). Program effectiveness data includes the program completion rate, pass rate and job placement rate. Questions about the program effectiveness data should be directed to the program director at [email protected], 626-218-2247.

2023 Annual Report

The following is the most current program effectiveness data. Our programmatic accreditation agency, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), defines and publishes this information. To learn more, go directly to 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%.

Credentialing Examination Ratenumber passed on 1st attempt divided by
number attempt within 6 months of graduation
YearResults
Year 1 - 201912 of 12 - 100%
Year 2 - 202012 of 12 - 100%
Year 3 - 202110 of 10 - 100%
Year 4 - 202211 of 11 - 100%
Year 5 - 202312 of 13 - 92%
Program 5-Year Average57 of 58 - 98%

Job Placement Rate

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%.

Job Placement Ratenumber employed divided by number actively
seeking employment within 12 months of graduation
YearResults
Year 1 - 201912 of 12 - 100%
Year 2 - 202012 of 12 - 100%
Year 3 - 202110 of 10 - 100%
Year 4 - 202211 of 11 - 100%
Year 5 - 202313 of 13 - 100%
Program 5-Year Average58 of 58 - 100%

Program Completion Rate

The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 85%.

Program Completion Ratenumber graduated divided by
number started the program
YearResults
202313 of 13
Annual Completion Rate100%

*The JRCERT has defined “not actively seeking employment" as:

  1. Graduate fails to communicate with program officials regarding employment status after multiple attempts OR
  2. Graduate is unwilling to seek employment that requires relocation OR
  3. Graduate is unwilling to accept employment due to salary or hours OR
  4. Graduate is on active military duty OR
  5. Graduate is continuing education