Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology at Orange Coast College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology, you may want to check out the program at Orange Coast College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Orange Coast College is in Costa Mesa, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 sonographer/ultrasound technology graduations were recorded at Orange Coast College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Orange Coast College
Many students take online classes at Orange Coast College. Of 17,096 students, 2,351 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,320 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Rankings at Orange Coast College
Use these rankings to compare Orange Coast College’s Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #2 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 35 |
| Best Value | California | #2 of 28 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 38 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #5 of 314 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 225 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology graduates at Orange Coast College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology graduates at Orange Coast College are 100% women (17) and 0% men (0).
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Associate’s Program at Orange Coast College
Of the 17 associate’s sonographer/ultrasound technology graduates at Orange Coast College, 100% were women (17) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology associate’s degree recipients at Orange Coast College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
Minority students account for 82% of Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology associate’s degree recipients at Orange Coast 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Graduates
Students who finish Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology program at Orange Coast College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.