Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology at Northampton County Area Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology, consider the program at Northampton County Area Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northampton County Area Community College is in Bethlehem, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 12 sonographer/ultrasound technology degrees were granted at Northampton County Area Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northampton County Area Community College
Distance learning is available at Northampton County Area Community College. Of 8,810 students, 3,131 (36%) studied exclusively online and 3,433 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Rankings at Northampton County Area Community College
Use these rankings to compare Northampton County Area Community College’s Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #2 of 8 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #4 of 16 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #14 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #15 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #116 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #153 of 314 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology graduates at Northampton County Area Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology graduates at Northampton County Area Community College are 92% women (11) and 8% men (1).
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Associate’s Program at Northampton County Area Community College
Among the 12 associate’s sonographer/ultrasound technology graduates at Northampton County Area Community College, 92% were women (11) and 8% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology associate’s degree recipients at Northampton County Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology associate’s degree recipients at Northampton County Area Community College, below 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 Northampton County Area Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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
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