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Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 132 students earned their Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology is the 37th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Majors in Illinois

Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 100
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 17
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 17
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 14
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 14
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 14
Bachelor’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.7%
  • White: 72.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Grads in Illinois

There are 13,000 people in the state and 270,610 people in the nation working in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician jobs.

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Wages for Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician grad in the state is $76,700, compared to a typical salary of $73,860 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Illinois that offer diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Triton College

River Grove
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,819 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,030 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.70%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
655 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,913 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time.

#3

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,010 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.80%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
578 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,758. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 78% of the teachers are full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

In their early career, Harper College grads earn an average salary of $36,928. The full-time teacher rate is 33%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,220 after earning their degree at this institution. 55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,609.

#7

John A Logan College

Carterville
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,328 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 41%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,779 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,698.

Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Careers in IL

Some of the careers diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 14% $85,020
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 12% $76,590

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Radiologic Technology 476
Physician Assistant 314
Medical Radiologic Technology 203
Surgical Technology 191
Respiratory Care Therapy 163
Emergency Medical Technology 112
Athletic Training 75
Cardiovascular Technology 44

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