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Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Associate Degrees
There are 321 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about56% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.5% of Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 7,272 degrees were awarded toSonographer/Ultrasound Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1,351 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 4,813 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 959 |
| Master’s Degree | 128 |
Earnings of Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology of $61,295 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,845 |
| 4 years | $61,295 |
| 5 years | $69,015 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology. About 93.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 312 |
| Women | 4,501 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,099 | 43.6% |
| Asian | 279 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,618 | 33.6% |
| Black or African American | 365 | 7.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 21 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 175 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 218 | 4.5% |
| International Students | 24 | 0.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 365 colleges that offer a associate degree in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology students seeking a associate degree is Smith Chason College. This school awarded 275 associate degrees in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is a popular choice for Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people received their associate degree in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 184 people received their associate degree in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York Medical Career Training Center is a popular choice for Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 178 associate degrees in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
High Desert Medical College is a popular choice for Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their associate degree in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CBD College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their associate degree in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Monroe University is a popular choice for Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 128 associate degrees in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Center for Allied Health Education is a popular choice for Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their associate degree in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology. This school awarded 106 associate degrees in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology. This school awarded 95 associate degrees in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Platt College-Riverside comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology. This school awarded 95 associate degrees in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their associate degree in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Platt College-Anaheim is a popular choice for Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their associate degree in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University is a popular choice for Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 89 associate degrees in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Medical Sciences Center comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology. This school awarded 77 associate degrees in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Platt College-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their associate degree in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Healthcare Career College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their associate degree in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Center for Ultrasound Research & Education is a popular choice for Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their associate degree in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Platt College-Ontario comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their associate degree in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
PCI College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their associate degree in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 29,337 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | 13,046 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 11,777 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 7,626 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 6,686 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
