MRI Schools in Anaheim Compared (2026)

Side-by-side comparison of programs serving Anaheim and North Orange County - the most active MRI training market in Southern California.

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Anaheim and North Orange County offer some of the best conditions for MRI training in California - strong clinical site density, growing healthcare employment, and a salary market that tracks with the LA–OC metro ($114,380 median per BLS May 2024). Here's how the programs serving this area compare.

CNI College

📍 1610 E. Saint Andrew Place, Suite 200, Santa Ana, CA 92705

📞 (800) 455-4700

www.cnicollege.edu

California Career Institute

AAS in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (AASMRI)

📍 Anaheim Campus: 1240 S. State College Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92806

📍 Hawthorne Campus: South Bay / Los Angeles area

📞 (714) 539-5959

🌙 Evening classes available

🎓 AAS Degree program

www.calinstitute.edu View MRI Program →

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

📍 1641 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95112 (Van Nuys campus also available)

📞 (877) 487-6425

www.gurnick.edu

Who Each Program Is Best For

CNI College: OC-based students who prefer a central Orange County campus location - verify program status and pathway before applying.
California Career Institute: Career changers in Anaheim, North OC, Long Beach, or Riverside who want the fastest ARMRIT path with local clinical site access. Payment plans may help with upfront cost.
Gurnick Academy: Students who might relocate or who want flexibility across multiple SoCal campus locations, or who prefer a hybrid format option.

Key Questions to Ask Any Anaheim/OC Program

  • ?What are your first-time ARMRIT or ARRT exam pass rates?
  • ?Where specifically are the clinical sites? Can you give me addresses?
  • ?What is the total cost of attendance (not just tuition)?
  • ?Is your program eligible for FAFSA / Title IV financial aid?
  • ?What is the current start date and is there a waitlist?
Which Anaheim MRI school has the shortest program?

California Career Institute's ARMRIT-based program is reported to be approximately 12 months - verify directly with CCI as schedules can change. ARMRIT programs at other Anaheim/OC schools typically range from 12–18 months. Confirm current length with each school.

Do Anaheim MRI programs require a prior degree?

Programs following the ARMRIT pathway do not require a prior college degree - a high school diploma and prerequisite coursework are typically sufficient. Verify prerequisites with each school individually.

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