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Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician in Illinois

Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Schools in Illinois

201 students earned Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician degrees in Illinois in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician is the 47th most popular major in the state out of a total 172 majors commonly available.


 

Education Levels of Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 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 137
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 45
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 45
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 17
Bachelor’s Degree 2

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: 7.5%
  • Black or African American: 10.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.4%
  • White: 54.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 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 Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 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 10 colleges in Illinois that offer diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Triton College

River Grove
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,048 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 28%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,731. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
649 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $11,446. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,849 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $5,519. The student loan default rate of 3.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
497 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Stautzenberger College - Rockford Career College grads earn an average salary of $26,263. 95% of students get financical aid.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,015 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,050 Total Students

A typical student attending ECC will pay a net price of $3,628. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,541 a year.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,551 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#7

Kaskaskia College

Centralia
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,282 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Kaskaskia College grads earn an average salary of $31,561.

#9

John A Logan College

Carterville
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,954 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 8.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,032 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 72% of the teachers are full time.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 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
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
Emergency Medical Technology 755
Radiologic Technology 481
Surgical Technology 300
Medical Radiologic Technology 186
Respiratory Care Therapy 154
Athletic Training 130
Cardiovascular Technology 48
MRI Technician 32

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