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Associate Degrees in Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician

3,198 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
An associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician is offered at 211 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 41% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.7% of diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,198 students earned their associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. This makes it the 13th most popular associate degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 3,198
Undergraduate Certificate 1,191
Bachelor’s Degree 885
Basic Certificate 104
Master’s Degree 10
Graduate Certificate 8

Earnings of Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Majors With Associate Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician students who are associate degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. About 91.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 288
Women 2,910
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The racial-ethnic distribution of diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 173
Black or African American 172
Hispanic or Latino 872
White 1,750
International Students 22
Other Races/Ethnicities 209
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There are 211 colleges that offer an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

West Coast Ultrasound Institute

Beverly Hills, California
127 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

West Coast Ultrasound Institute tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 127 associate degrees were handed out to diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors at West Coast Ultrasound Institute. Of these students, 67% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
107 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors who are seeking their associate degree is Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Roughly 20,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,632 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 107 associate degrees were handed out to diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Of these students, 92% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

CBD College

Los Angeles, California
101 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

CBD College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 101 associate degrees were handed out to diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors at Community Based Education and Development. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

#4

Monroe College

Bronx, New York
76 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
87% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Monroe College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Each year, around 6,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,074 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 76 associate degrees were handed out to diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors at Monroe College. Of these students, 91% were women and 87% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

San Mateo, California
69 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 associate degrees were handed out to diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

#6

Platt College - Anaheim

Anaheim, California
68 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Platt College - Anaheim is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 associate degrees were handed out to diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors at Platt College - Anaheim. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

53 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 associate degrees were handed out to diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors at Institute of Allied Medical Professions. Of these students, 96% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

47 Yearly Graduations
98% Women

Columbia Central University - Caguas comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,780 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 people received their associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Columbia Central University - Caguas. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.

#9

Platt College - Los Angeles

Alhambra, California
42 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors who are seeking their associate degree is Platt College - Los Angeles. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Platt College - Los Angeles. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#10

Jackson College

Jackson, Michigan
41 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Jackson College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician program at Jackson College awarded 41 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Platt College - Riverside

Riverside, California
41 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors who are seeking their associate degree is Platt College - Riverside. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 associate degrees were handed out to diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors at Platt College - Riverside. Of these students, 95% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Lackawanna College

Scranton, Pennsylvania
41 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lackawanna College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 associate degrees were handed out to diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors at Lackawanna College. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

40 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wallace State Community College, Hanceville is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. The diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician program at Wallace State Community College, Hanceville awarded 40 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 93% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Pima Medical Institute - Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona
39 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pima Medical Institute - Phoenix. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 associate degrees were handed out to diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors at PMI Phoenix. About 82% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

High Desert Medical College

Lancaster, California
38 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors who are seeking their associate degree is High Desert Medical College. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 associate degrees were handed out to diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors at High Desert Medical College. About 97% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Platt College - Ontario

Ontario, California
38 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Platt College - Ontario is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 associate degrees were handed out to diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors at Platt College - Ontario. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#17

South Hills School of Business & Technology

State College, Pennsylvania
36 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

South Hills School of Business & Technology is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 people received their associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from South Hills School of Business & Technology. About 92% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

South College

Knoxville, Tennessee
35 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

South College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,880 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from South College. About 94% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Bellevue College

Bellevue, Washington
34 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bellevue College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from BC. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

#20

Community College of Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
33 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Community College of Allegheny County is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician program at Community College of Allegheny County awarded 33 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 88% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

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References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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