All NIC radiography tech graduates ace national certification exam on first attempt, land positions
Posted: Monday, Jul 7, 2025
All eight recent graduates of North Idaho College’s Radiography Technology Program aced the national board exam on their first try, far surpassing the 2024 national average pass rate of 79 percent.
Six of those graduates scored in the 99th percentile or higher on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam, placing them among the top radiography students in the nation.
All eight graduates have found employment, mostly at local hospitals such as Kootenai Health, Bonner General Hospital, Northwest Specialty Hospital and Newport Hospital and Health Services.
“What truly sets us apart is how our graduates perform year after year,” said Matthew Nolan, Radiography Program Director. “We once again crushed the national averages.
“This milestone speaks volumes about the commitment of our students, the expertise of our faculty and the hands-on mentorship provided by our clinical partners. Seeing each student cross the finish line with confidence is the greatest reward.”
NIC graduates who passed the exam included: T.J. Anderson, Libby, MT; Charis Kearbey, Coeur d’Alene; Kendra Newman, Rathdrum; Theo Ritz-Schubert, Athol; Angel Robinson, Post Falls; Courtney Saccomanno, Hayden; Kaylee Sherman, Rathdrum; and J.P. Smithson, Porthill.
NIC’s intensive program that features a selective admissions process blends cutting-edge classroom instruction with real-world clinical rotations, guiding students to earn their Associate of Applied Science degree with eligibility for AART certification.
The program admits up to 10 students each year. Applications are reviewed each spring for the following August start.
Learn more about the Radiography Technology Program at https://www.nic.edu/radtech/.
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