Blinn Radiologic Technology graduates achieve 100% first-attempt pass rate on national credentialing exam

Graduates are equipped for careers using advanced technology to make an impact on healthcare

September 9, 2026

All 16 graduates of this year’s Blinn College District Radiologic Technology Program passed the national credentialing examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) on their first attempt, demonstrating the program’s strong preparation for careers in radiologic technology.

The achievement reflects the rigorous academic and clinical training students receive throughout Blinn’s nationally accredited, two-year Radiologic Technology Program.

“These graduates have worked incredibly hard to develop the knowledge, clinical skills, and professionalism needed to succeed in this demanding field,” Program Director Tina Kocurek said. “We are so proud of their 100% first-attempt pass rate, which is a wonderful reflection of their dedication and the outstanding preparation they received from our faculty and clinical partners.”

Radiologic technologists use specialized medical equipment to create images of patients’ bodies to help doctors diagnose and treat diseases and injuries.

The 2026 graduates who passed the ARRT’s credentialing exam are:

• Julie Alvarado – Bryan, Texas
• Kalli Baker – Gonzalez, Texas
• Chelsea Butler – Giddings, Texas
• Ceyonce Harrison – Caldwell, Texas
• Michael Imler – Bryan, Texas
• Averi Johnson – College Station, Texas
• Reese Lindley-Noble – Tyler, Texas
• Brandon Lopez – Bryan, Texas
• Rebecca Lowery – Willis, Texas
• Nathan Ludlow – College Station, Texas
• Alyssa Marek – Bryan, Texas
• Austin Pittman – College Station, Texas
• Hattie Schalla – Sealy, Texas
• Mailey Sherman – Wallisville, Texas
• Kaylee Tye – Allen, Texas
• Kara Vo – Bryan, Texas

Blinn’s two-year Radiologic Technology Program is based at the RELLIS Academic Alliance Complex at Texas A&M-RELLIS in Bryan, where students gain hands-on skills utilizing the facility’s 16,000-square-foot simulation laboratories. The nationally accredited program prepares students for careers as entry-level radiologic technologists through extensive training in patient care and safety, anatomy and physiology, image production, equipment operation, radiation protection, and radiographic procedures.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply for state licensure and complete ARRT’s national credentialing examination. In addition to this year’s 100% first-attempt pass rate, Blinn Radiologic Technology graduates have maintained a 100% job placement rate for more than 30 consecutive years, demonstrating the continued demand for qualified radiologic technologists.

Radiologic technologists make up the third-largest group of healthcare professionals in the nation, surpassed in number only by physicians and nurses. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, radiologic technologists earn a median annual salary of $81,390, and employment is projected to grow 5% between 2025 and 2035, creating approximately 15,100 new jobs.

The application cycle for spring 2027 admission to Blinn’s Radiologic Technology Program will be available Jan. 1 through March 31, 2027. For more information about the program and the application process, visit www.blinn.edu/radiologic-technology.

About the Blinn College District

With innovative programs and award-winning co-enrollment partnerships, Blinn’s academic transfer rate ranks No. 1 among Texas community colleges. For more information, visit www.blinn.edu.