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Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician in Tennessee

Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Schools in Tennessee

In 2021-2022, 78 students earned their Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician degrees in TN.

In this state, Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician is the 46th most popular major out of a total 122 majors commonly available.

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

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 38
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 21
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 21
Bachelor’s Degree 19

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 74.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 11.5%
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Jobs for Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Grads in Tennessee

There are 7,230 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 Tennessee

A typical salary for a diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician grad in the state is $64,080, compared to a typical salary of $73,860 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Tennessee that offer diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

South College

Knoxville
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
5,796 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,417 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,818 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,645. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
935 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $6,265. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,575 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,935. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Careers in TN

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

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 28% $63,230

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Emergency Medical Technology 992
Surgical Technology 708
Radiologic Technology 190
Respiratory Care Therapy 172
Medical Radiologic Technology 143
Polysomnography 48
Cardiovascular Technology 31
Nuclear Medical Technology 27

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