Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest
What traits are you looking for in a school for Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology, you may want to check out the program at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest. Get started with the following essential facts.
The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest is located in Houston, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 sonographer/ultrasound technology degrees were granted at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest.
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Online Class Availability at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest
Distance learning is available at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest. Among 4,530 students, 3,045 (67%) studied exclusively online and 241 (5%) took at least some classes online.
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Rankings at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest
Use these rankings to compare The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest’s Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #28 of 32 |
| Best Value | Texas | #32 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #35 of 39 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #39 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #196 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #273 of 314 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology graduates at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology graduates at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest are 96% women (23) and 4% men (1).
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Associate’s Program at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest
Among the 24 associate’s sonographer/ultrasound technology graduates at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest, 96% were women (23) and 4% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology associate’s degree recipients at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 62% of Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology associate’s degree recipients at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest, above the national average of 51%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Graduates
Those who complete Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology program at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $91,848 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.