Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology at Northern Virginia Community College
If you are interested in studying Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology, you may want to check out the program at Northern Virginia Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northern Virginia Community College is located in Annandale, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 21 sonographer/ultrasound technology degrees were granted at Northern Virginia Community College.
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Studying Online at Northern Virginia Community College
Distance learning is available at Northern Virginia Community College. Among 56,457 students, 12,964 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,657 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Rankings at Northern Virginia Community College
Use these rankings to compare Northern Virginia Community College’s Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #4 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #11 of 225 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #42 of 91 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #101 of 314 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology graduates at Northern Virginia Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology graduates at Northern Virginia Community College are 86% women (18) and 14% men (3).
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Associate’s Program at Northern Virginia Community College
Of the 21 associate’s sonographer/ultrasound technology graduates at Northern Virginia Community College, 86% were women (18) and 14% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology associate’s degree recipients at Northern Virginia Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology associate’s degree recipients at Northern Virginia Community College, 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology program at Northern Virginia Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying 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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