Virginia College first opened its doors in 1983, with its first branch campus opening in Birmingham, Alabama in 1992. As of 2011, Virginia College has 18 branches throughout the United States. Both campus-based and online courses of study are available for those seeking to achieve associate degrees, diploma courses and baccalaureate degrees at this accredited independent college. Fields of study are represented in business, administrative, management, technical and professional programs. Students wishing to attend Virginia College are required to hold a high school diploma or GED.
Dade Medical College currently operates four campuses in the state of Florida. The main campus is located in Miami and was founded in 1999. Dade Medical College is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and is a member of the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges. Students attending Dade Medical College can work towards a diploma or Associate of Science degree in fields that include diagnostic medical ultrasound, general radiologic technology, healthcare management and medical billing and practical.
Sanford Brown's origin dates to 1866, and as of 2011 there are more than 30 Sanford Brown colleges and schools throughout the United States. Sanford Brown offers daytime, evening and weekend classes and the option of on-campus classes, online classes or a mixture of the two. Sanford Brown is partnered with Pegasus Lectures Inc., which will provide students with the best available education for physician and students of sonography. Pegasus Lectures offers online seminar access and exam preparation materials.
Argosy University got its start in 2001 after merging with the American School of Professional Psychology and the University of Sarasota. Today, Argosy University is made up of five colleges and has 19 campuses throughout the United States. Argosy University's Associate of Applied Science in diagnostic medical sonography is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Students work under a physician and may choose between general sonography or echocardiography.