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Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Schools in Pennsylvania

230 Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology is the 35th most popular major out of a total 165 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Majors in Pennsylvania

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 177
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 31
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 31
Bachelor’s Degree 22

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 84.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Grads in Pennsylvania

15,090 people in the state and 270,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician.

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Wages for Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Jobs in Pennsylvania

Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician grads earn an average of $66,470 in the state and $73,860 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Lackawanna College

Scranton
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,043 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,625 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,916.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
307 Total Students

An average student at South Hills School of Business & Technology will pay a net price of $18,366. Graduates earn an average $31,447 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,217 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 23%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
429 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $23,050 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,806 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. 36% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,011 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,148. Graduates earn an average $58,044 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,369 Total Students

In their early career, Westmoreland College grads earn an average salary of $29,301. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,235. The full-time teacher rate is 25%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
217 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Graduates earn an average $22,742 after graduation.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,374 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,951 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 15% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,317 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,162.

Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $79,920
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 17% $65,180

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Physician Assistant 1,216
Radiologic Technology 323
Athletic Training 288
Surgical Technology 192
Respiratory Care Therapy 183
Medical Radiologic Technology 179
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 119
Nuclear Medical Technology 29

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