Ultrasound Technology - Associate's Degree

Ultrasound Technology
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound) associate degree program prepares students to use ultrasound equipment to produce diagnostic images of internal body structures. Through classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical experiences, students learn patient care, sonographic imaging techniques, and the operation of ultrasound equipment used to assist physicians in diagnosing medical conditions.

Sample of reported job titles:

  • Ultrasound Technologist (Sonographer)
  • Abdominal Sonographer
  • Obstetric Sonographer
  • Vascular Sonographer
  • Neurosonographer

Wages & Employment Trends:

  • Median Wages (2024): $89.340
  • Employment (2024): 90,000
  • Projected Growth (2024-2034): 13% (much faster than average)
  • Projected Job Openings (2024-2034): 5,800

Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/diagnostic-medical-sonographers.htm

Program Information for Students and Parents

  • Will this pathway require an additional year of college after high school graduation? TBD
  • Will this pathway exceed their 30 hours of Georgia Student Finance Commission (Dual Enrollment) funding? TBD
  • Dual Enrollment (DE) Hours Required for the Pathway: TBD
  • Age Requirements for the Pathway 16 by the start of clinicals
  • Class Size: 10 students 
  • How many students will be admitted per high school in Houston County? 2
  • Number of Clinical Hours Earned: 1680
  • Are prerequisites required? Yes. Students must take DE Biology 2113 and 2114 as a junior to be eligible for this program.
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