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Becoming an ultrasound tech requires that students first obtain an associates or bachelors healthcare degree, before they are permitted to enter a clinical ultrasound program. So for students who do not already have a healthcare degree, getting that degree from an online school is an affordable and flexible choice.

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Colorado Technical University

At Colorado Technical University, instructors with actual work experience in the fields they teach help shape an education that embraces new opportunities in the marketplace.

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Virginia College

Virginia College's online classes continue the tradition of giving lives new direction, fulfilling our mission statement to students wherever they live and offering the chance to pursue a degree while maintaining commitments to work and family.

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Virginia College

Ultimate Medical Academy focuses exclusively in healthcare education with a supportive atmosphere to ensure our students' success. When you graduate from any of our ABHES approved, career-focused programs, you have the opportunity to gain the personal satisfaction and confidence to start an exciting career in healthcare.

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Ultrasound Technician Degrees by State

What Types of Ultrasound Technician Degrees and Ultra Sound Tech Certifications Exist?

  • Certificate in Sonography/Ultrasound: At the diploma or certificate level, students are introduced to the field of ultrasound technology. They take courses in medical terminology and ultrasound physics and learn how to use ultrasound equipment. Some certificate programs prepare students to sit for national registry exams, which is often necessary to find a job or apply for an associate's degree program or bachelor's program.
  • Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Sonography/Ultrasound: Many entry-level jobs in ultrasound technology only require students to have an associate's degree. Programs will combine classroom instruction, lab work and clinical externships to adequately prepare students to work with sonography equipment and conduct examinations, learn how to work with a health care team, communicate using medical terminology, and understand how to apply concepts in a real-life setting. Some programs may allow students to choose a focus area, while other programs will cover all types of sonography, including obstetrics, abdominal sonography and vascular sonography. Students should also expect to fulfill a general education requirement as part of their curriculum.
  • Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Sonography/Ultrasound: A bachelor's degree in ultrasound technology or diagnostic sonography is not usually required for entry-level positions in the field, but it can be a great help to someone who is pursuing a management position or advanced study and expertise in the field. Bachelor's degree programs combine general academics with major courses, and students should also expect to complete internships and clinical requirements. At this level, students may be allowed to choose a specialty like obstetrics, abdominal sonography, vascular sonography, breast sonography and more.

What is the Average Salary of an Ultrasound Technician?

  • The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that diagnostic medical sonographers can expect to earn between $48,890 and $67,670 a year. The median annual earnings was reported at $57,160, and this amount does not change much for professionals who work in physicians offices versus those who work in hospitals and clinics. While an associate's degree is often the highest level of education required of an ultrasound technician, a bachelor's degree or even master's degree in the health sciences or management may make it easier for you to compete for promotions and earn a higher salary. The BLS reports that the highest 10% of diagnostic medical sonographers earned more than $77,520.

Resources When Choosing an Ultrasound Technician School

  • The Academy of Health Care Professionals: By visiting this school's website, potential ultrasound technician students can read about the job outlook for their field and the kinds of career opportunities that will welcome them after graduating from a similar program. The site also lists skills and courses that are covered in an ultrasound technician program.
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics Diagnostic Medical Sonographers: The Occupational Outlook Handbook for 2008-2009 gives a good overview of the diagnostic medical sonographer industry. Visitors to the site can learn about the necessary training and education they will need to receive, the job outlook, working conditions and salary information.

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