Associate Degrees in Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Education Levels of Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,023 people earned their associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. This makes it the 46th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 4,023 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,262 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 883 |
| Basic Certificate | 103 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
| Master’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. About 93.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 257 |
| Women | 3,766 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 244 |
| Black or African American | 264 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,200 |
| White | 1,905 |
| International Students | 28 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 382 |
Most Popular Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 211 colleges that offer an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
West Coast Ultrasound Institute tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from West Coast Ultrasound Institute. About 95% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors who are seeking their associate degree is Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Roughly 20,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. About 93% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
CBD College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Community Based Education and Development. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
Monroe College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Each year, around 6,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,912 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Monroe College. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts. Of these students, 94% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Platt College - Anaheim is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Platt College - Anaheim. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Institute of Allied Medical Professions. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
Columbia Central University - Caguas comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,780 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Columbia Central University - Caguas. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors who are seeking their associate degree is Platt College - Los Angeles. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Platt College - Los Angeles. Of these students, 91% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Jackson College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Jackson College. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors who are seeking their associate degree is Platt College - Riverside. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Platt College - Riverside. Of these students, 87% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lackawanna College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Lackawanna College. About 91% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wallace State Community College, Hanceville is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Wallace State, Hanceville. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pima Medical Institute - Phoenix. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from PMI Phoenix. About 89% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors who are seeking their associate degree is High Desert Medical College. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from High Desert Medical College. Of these students, 96% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Platt College - Ontario is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Platt College - Ontario. Of these students, 96% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
South Hills School of Business & Technology is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from South Hills School of Business & Technology. Of these students, 95% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
South College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,764 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from South College. About 95% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bellevue College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from BC. About 91% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Community College of Allegheny County is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from CCAC. About 93% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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