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Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician in Louisiana

Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Schools in Louisiana

In 2021-2022, 35 students earned their Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician degrees in LA.

As a degree choice, Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician is the 62nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Majors in Louisiana

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 23
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 12
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 12

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 88.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Grads in Louisiana

There are 2,090 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 Louisiana

A typical salary for a diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician grad in the state is $60,360, compared to a typical salary of $73,860 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Louisiana that offer diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,139 Total Students

In their early career, Delgado Community College grads earn an average salary of $26,241. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. 91% of students get financical aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,494 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,640. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,023 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,506 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 54%.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Careers in LA

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

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 20% $59,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Emergency Medical Technology 328
Radiologic Technology 248
Surgical Technology 95
Electrocardiograph Technology 84
Respiratory Care Therapy 63
Athletic Training 20
Cardiovascular Technology 18
Electroneurodiagnostic Technology 10

View all majors related to Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician

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