MRI Schools in Los Angeles Compared (2026)

Head-to-head comparison of LA-metro MRI programs on all objective criteria - from tuition to clinical access.

Uses our objective methodology. Compensation disclosure.

Los Angeles County is California's largest healthcare market with over 100 hospitals and hundreds of outpatient imaging centers. For MRI students, this means both exceptional clinical training opportunities and strong long-term employment. The LA–Long Beach–Anaheim metro median MRI salary is $114,380/year (BLS May 2024).

Casa Loma College

📍 15301 Ventura Blvd, Suite D-100, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

📞 (800) 270-5052

www.casalomacollege.edu

CBD College

AAS in Magnetic Resonance Imaging

📍 3699 Wilshire Blvd, 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90010

📞 (213) 427-2200

🎓 AAS Degree program

www.cbd.edu View MRI Program →

National Polytechnic College

📍 4105 South St, Lakewood, CA 90712

📞 (888) 243-2493

www.npcollege.edu

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

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

📞 (877) 487-6425

www.gurnick.edu

California Career Institute

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

📞 (714) 539-5959

🌙 Evening classes available

🎓 AAS Degree program

www.calinstitute.edu

Who Each School Is Best For

Casa Loma College: West LA and San Fernando Valley-based students - verify credential pathway and program status directly.
National Polytechnic (Lakewood): South Bay / Long Beach area - well-positioned at the LA/OC border for students from either county.
Gurnick Academy (LA): ARMRIT-focused students in the LA area who want an established allied health school with hybrid format options.
California Career Institute (Anaheim): East LA, Long Beach, and OC-adjacent students - the Anaheim campus is 30 minutes from many LA cities. Shorter reported program length and strong OC clinical site access.
Is there a shorter MRI program option for LA students?

California Career Institute's Anaheim campus reports an approximately 12-month ARMRIT program - verify directly. For East LA and South Bay students, Anaheim can be a reasonable commute. Use our school finder to compare options near your zip code.

Which LA MRI schools accept FAFSA?

FAFSA eligibility depends on Title IV accreditation - not all MRI schools qualify. Ask each school directly whether they are Title IV-eligible before assuming FAFSA applies. FAFSA guide →

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