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Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician in Pennsylvania

Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Schools in Pennsylvania

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

As a degree choice, Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician is the 23rd most popular major in the state.


 

Education Levels of Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 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 170
Bachelor’s Degree 31
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 16
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 16

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: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 85.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 15,090 people employed in jobs related to a diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degree, compared to 270,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician grads earn an average of $66,470. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,860.

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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:

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
274 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $33,231 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

#2

Lackawanna College

Scranton
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,916 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,568 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,977 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 29%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,527 a year.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
346 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,431. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
2,706 Total Students

38% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,921. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,239 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Misericordia University. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,816 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $36,658.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,182 Total Students

34% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 4.90% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,843 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. 18% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 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
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
Radiologic Technology 370
Surgical Technology 204
Medical Radiologic Technology 186
Emergency Medical Technology 165
Athletic Training 148
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 107
Physician Assistant 57
Nuclear Medical Technology 46

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