Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology at Ferris State University
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Ferris State University is in Big Rapids, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 19 sonographer/ultrasound technology degrees were granted at Ferris State University.
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Online Class Availability at Ferris State University
Online coursework is an option at Ferris State University. Of 9,959 students, 1,655 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,138 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Rankings at Ferris State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Ferris State University’s Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #6 of 9 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #7 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 35 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #29 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #103 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #167 of 314 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology graduates at Ferris State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology graduates at Ferris State University are 84% women (16) and 16% men (3).
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Associate’s Program at Ferris State University
Of the 19 associate’s sonographer/ultrasound technology graduates at Ferris State University, 84% were women (16) and 16% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology associate’s degree recipients at Ferris State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 37% of Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology associate’s degree recipients at Ferris State University, lower than the national average of 51%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology program at Ferris State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology graduates, 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
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