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Undergraduate Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician

Undergraduate Certificates in Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician

1,175 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
An undergraduate certificate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician is offered at 92 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 46% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.4% of diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician graduates were international students.


 

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

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 1,175 students earned their undergraduate certificate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. This earns it the #33 spot on the list of the most popular undergraduate certificate programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 3,877
Undergraduate Certificate 1,175
Bachelor’s Degree 962
Basic Certificate 129

Earnings of Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Majors With Undergraduate Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors with their undergraduate certificate due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician students who are undergraduate certificate holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. About 92.6% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 87
Women 1,088
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The racial-ethnic distribution of diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician undergraduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 143
Black or African American 95
Hispanic or Latino 263
White 617
International Students 5
Other Races/Ethnicities 52
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There are 92 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

157 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician students seekingan undergraduate certificate is New York Medical Career Training Center. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 157 undergraduate certificates were handed out to diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors at New York Medical Career Training Center. Of these students, 92% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

High Desert Medical College

Lancaster, California
128 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is High Desert Medical College. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 128 undergraduate certificates were handed out to diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors at High Desert Medical College. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

88 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Center for Allied Health Education comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. The diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician program at Center for Allied Health Education awarded 88 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

43 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida Institute of Ultrasound Inc is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 undergraduate certificates were handed out to diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors at Florida Institute of Ultrasound Inc. Of these students, 90% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

42 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician program at Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound awarded 42 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.

#7

Washburn University

Topeka, Kansas
32 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Washburn University. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,790 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 people received their undergraduate certificate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Washburn University. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

#8

Medical Career Institute

Ocean, New Jersey
30 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Medical Career Institute is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. The diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician program at Medical Career Institute awarded 30 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

28 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Center for Ultrasound Research & Education comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. The diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician program at Center for Ultrasound Research & Education awarded 28 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

28 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Central California School of Continuing Education. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 people received their undergraduate certificate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Central California School of Continuing Education. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

27 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 undergraduate certificates were handed out to diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors at AIMS Education. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#12

Western Suffolk BOCES

Northport, New York
26 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Suffolk BOCES is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 people received their undergraduate certificate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Western Suffolk BOCES. Of these students, 96% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Healthcare Career College

Paramount, California
26 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
90% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Healthcare Career College. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. The diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician program at Healthcare Career College awarded 26 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

#14

Contra Costa Medical Career College

Antioch, California
25 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Contra Costa Medical Career College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 undergraduate certificates were handed out to diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors at Contra Costa Medical Career College. About 97% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

North-West College-Long Beach

Long Beach, California
24 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
89% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

North-West College-Long Beach is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 people received their undergraduate certificate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from NWC Long Beach. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#15

Mayo Clinic School of Medicine

Rochester, Minnesota
24 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,342 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,831 per year. The diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician program at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine awarded 24 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 93% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

South Hills School of Business & Technology

State College, Pennsylvania
22 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

South Hills School of Business & Technology comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. The diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician program at South Hills School of Business & Technology awarded 22 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.

#17

GateWay Community College

Phoenix, Arizona
22 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

GateWay Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 undergraduate certificates were handed out to diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician majors at GateWay Community College. About 100% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Saint Louis Community College

Bridgeton, Missouri
22 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Saint Louis Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. The diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician program at Saint Louis Community College awarded 22 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician that offer undergraduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Emergency Medical Technology 5,811
Surgical Technology 1,913
Radiologic Technology 1,097
Cardiovascular Technology 302
Medical Radiologic Technology 202

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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