Accreditation
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography General concentration is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
CAAHEP
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
Phone: 727-210-2350 | Fax: 727-210-2354
caahep.org | mail@caahep.org
JRCDMS
6021 University Boulevard, Suite 500,
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Phone: 443-973-3251 | Fax: 866-738-3444
jrcdms.org | mail@jrcdms.org
Student Retention
Total # of Graduates/Total # of Students Enrolled
| Cohort # | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort 1 | 3/5 - 60% | 9/10 - 90% | 7/11 - 64% | 11/13 - 85% |
4-Year Average Retention Rate - 75%
Job Placement
Total # of Graduates employed in 6 months/Total # of Graduates
| Cohort # | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort 1 | 3/3 - 100% | 9/9 - 100% | 6/7 - 86% | 11/11 - 100% |
4-Year Average Retention Rate - 97%
Test Takers Rate
Total # of Test Takers/Total # of Graduates
| Cohort # | Concentration | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort 1 | Abdomen-Extended | 8/9 - 89% | 5/7 - 71% | 11/11 - 100% |
| Cohort 1 | Obstetrics & Gynecology | 4/9 - 44% | 4/7 - 57% | 11/11 - 100% |
Credential Success Rate
Total # of Graduates successfully earning credential/Total # of Test Takers
| Cohort # | Concentration | Credentialing Exam(s) | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 4-Year Average Success Rate % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort 1 | Abdomen-Extended | RDMS(AB) | 3/3 - 100% | 8/8 - 100% | 5/5 - 100% | 11/11 - 100% | 100% |
| Cohort 1 | Obstetrics & Gynecology | RDMS(OB/GYN) | 0/0 - 0% | 4/4 - 100% | 4/4 - 100% | 11/11 - 100% | 75% |
Last updated: 1/27/2026
Nuclear Medicine Technology
The Nuclear Medicine Technology concentration at Virginia Commonwealth University is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT). For more information, go to JRCNMT online directory of accredited programs and read the accreditation letter linked to the program’s directory listing.
JRCNMT
820 W. Danforth Rd, #B1
Edmond, OK 73003
Phone: (405) 285-0546
mail@jrcnmt.org | www.jrcnmt.org
The purpose of providing graduate outcomes data of accredited nuclear medicine technology programs is to make this information readily available to the public, in a consistent format for all programs. The data are collected and reported by programs following specific guidelines identified by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Nuclear Medicine (JRCNMT). The data are reviewed and accepted by the JRCNMT before publication. Visit JRCNMT's website to view graduate achievement data.
Radiation Therapy
The Radiation Therapy concentration at Virginia Commonwealth University is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found on JRCERT.org.
JRCERT
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850,
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: (312) 704-5300;
Fax: (312) 704-5304;
mail@jrcert.org | www.jrcert.org
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.
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 81%.
| Year | number passed on 1st attempt divided by number attempted within 6 months of graduation |
|---|---|
| Year 1 - 2021 | 8 of 10 - 80% |
| Year 2 - 2022 | 9 of 11 - 82% |
| Year 3 - 2023 | 10 of 13 - 77% |
| Year 4 - 2024 | 12 of 12 - 100% |
| Year 5 - 2025 | 8 of 12 - 67% |
Program 5-year Average: 47 of 58 - 81%
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 100%.
| Year | number employed divided by number actively seeking employment within 12 months of graduation |
|---|---|
| Year 1 - 2021 | 8 of 8 - 100% |
| Year 2 - 2022 | 9 of 9 - 100% |
| Year 3 - 2023 | 13 of 13 - 100% |
| Year 4 - 2024 | 12 of 12 - 100% |
| Year 5 - 2025 | 12 of 12 - 100% |
Program 5-year Average: 52 of 52 - 100%
Program Completion
The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 100%.
| Year | number graduated divided by number started the program |
|---|---|
| Year 1 - 2025 | 12 of 12 |
Annual Completion Rate - 100%
Accreditation status: Accredited
The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found on JRCERT.org.
Last updated: 4/14/2025
Radiography
The Radiography concentration at Virginia Commonwealth University is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found on JRCERT.org.
JRCERT
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850,
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: (312) 704-5300;
Fax: (312) 704-5304;
mail@jrcert.org | www.jrcert.org/
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.
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 87%.
| Year | number passed on 1st attempt divided by number attempted within 6 months of graduation |
|---|---|
| Year 1 - 2021 | 12 of 13 - 92% |
| Year 2 - 2022 | 14 of 15 - 93% |
| Year 3 - 2023 | 6 of 11 - 55% |
| Year 4 - 2024 | 12 of 12 - 100% |
| Year 5 - 2025 | 16 of 18 - 89% |
Program 5-year Average: 87%
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 99%.
| Year | number employed divided by number actively seeking employment within 12 months of graduation |
|---|---|
| Year 1 - 2021 | 13 of 13 - 100% |
| Year 2 - 2022 | 15 of 15 - 100% |
| Year 3 - 2023 | 10 of 11 - 91% |
| Year 4 - 2024 | 12 of 12 - 100% |
| Year 5 - 2025 | 18 of 18 - 100% |
Program 5-year Average: 99%
Program Completion
The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 87%.
| Year | number graduated divided by number started the program |
|---|---|
| Year 1 - 2021 | 13 of 15 - 87% |
| Year 2 - 2022 | 15 of 15 - 100% |
| Year 3 - 2023 | 11 of 14 - 79.5% |
| Year 4 - 2024 | 12 of 15 - 80% |
| Year 5 - 2025 | 18 of 20 - 90% |
Annual Completion Rate - 87%
Accreditation status: Accredited
The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found on JRCERT.org.
Last updated: 1/29/2026