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Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Schools in North Carolina

87 students earned Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology is the 42nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Majors in North Carolina

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 87

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 83.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Grads in North Carolina

There are 12,170 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 North Carolina

Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician grads earn an average of $66,850 in the state and $73,860 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in North Carolina that offer diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Pitt Community College

Winterville
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,688 Total Students

31% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,911 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,192.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,019 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. 39% of the teachers are full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,182 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,241.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,845 Total Students

In their early career, CCCTI grads earn an average salary of $26,393. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 5.40% which is lower than average.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,154 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,837 after earning their degree at this institution. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Central Carolina Community College will pay a net price of $5,398.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,587 Total Students

In their early career, Forsyth Tech grads earn an average salary of $27,367. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,601 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,687 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,680 Total Students

53% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. In their early career, CFCC grads earn an average salary of $27,816.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,259 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,925 a year. A typical student attending Southwestern Community College will pay a net price of $5,670. The student loan default rate of 9.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Careers in NC

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

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $105,520
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 28% $66,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Physician Assistant 515
Emergency Medical Technology 402
Radiologic Technology 367
Respiratory Care Therapy 202
Athletic Training 103
Surgical Technology 89
Nuclear Medical Technology 46
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 37

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