The Best Schools for Sonography

A career as a professional sonography technician requires the ability to use sonographic and ultrasound equipment to check patients for a variety of medical conditions and diseases. With the medical aspect of this career field, there are specific educational requirements and certifications necessary to work as a sonography technician. "U.S. News & World Report" has ranked the best schools for sonography programs.
  1. Newman University

    • Newman University, located in Wichita, Kansas, offers a bachelor of science in sonography. The program includes training in abdominal, obstetrical, vascular, cardiac and sub-speciality diagnostic medical sonography. Students who complete the sonography program are prepped to take the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers examination. The average tuition costs for Newman University is $15,822 per year. For incoming freshmen, the average high school GPA is 3.3.

    University of Oklahoma

    • The University of Oklahoma offers a bachelor's degree program that combines multi-specialty content through three types of medical imaging as well as radiation science programs. By working with the Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences in the College of Allied Health, sonography students learn to work with cardiology, radiology, obstetrics and gynecology and vascular sonography. This academic program begins at the University of Oklahoma's Norman campus, and students first complete two years of general studies before transitioning into the specialized sonography aspect of their degree.

    Seattle University

    • Founded in 1891, Seattle University has a general undergraduate student body population of 3,911. The university's college of science and engineering is home to the department of diagnostic ultrasound, where students can earn a bachelor of science in diagnostic ultrasound. Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, Seattle University's diagnostic ultrasound program focuses on basic sciences through didactic and practical exposure to ultrasound technologies, as well as offering students a liberal arts education.

    St. Cloud Technical & Community College

    • Located in St. Cloud, Minnesota, St. Cloud Technical & Community College offers a program in diagnostic medical sonograpy. The sonography program combines academic study with laboratory and clinical experience to prepare students for national registry exams. Upon passing the national exams, professional sonographers can work in hospitals and clinics across the country. The St. Cloud & Technical Community College program requires 71 credits that combine technical studies and general education credits. The estimated cost for books and supplies is $3,500.

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