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Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 511 students earned their Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician degrees in TX.

As a degree choice, Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology is the 20th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Majors in Texas

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 425
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 55
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 55
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 18
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 18
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 18
Bachelor’s Degree 13

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.9%
  • White: 39.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Grads in Texas

There are 18,800 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 Texas

In this state, diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician grads earn an average of $71,580. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,860.

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

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
567 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 55% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
467 Total Students

The 7.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,181.

#3

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
70,109 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,129 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This public school has an average net price of $8,711.

#4

St Philip's College

San Antonio
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,696 Total Students

A typical student attending St Philip's College will pay a net price of $6,829. Graduates earn an average $30,219 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#5

Weatherford College

Weatherford
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,480 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Weatherford College grads earn an average salary of $31,703. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
74,781 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,105 a year. A typical student attending El Centro College will pay a net price of $4,739.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
679 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,432 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,110 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,702 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $9,638.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
876 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The 7.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
704 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 7.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 88% of the teachers are full time.

Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 35% $71,550
Health Specialties Professors 28% $107,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Radiologic Technology 958
Respiratory Care Therapy 608
Physician Assistant 525
Surgical Technology 473
Emergency Medical Technology 341
Athletic Training 238
Medical Radiologic Technology 123
Nuclear Medical Technology 48

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