2024 Best Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Associate Degree Schools

Ranked #47 in popularity, diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 172 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Associate Degree Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,198 associate degrees in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician School for Your Associate Degree

The diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician students want to attend this school to pursue a associate degree.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician students working on their associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Associate Degree Schools.

 

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician in the United States

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician students seeking a an associate degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools for an Associate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician

1

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

107 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician needs to look into Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

2

El Centro College
Dallas, TX

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

18 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician needs to check out El Centro College. Located in the large city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from El Centro College

3

Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale, BC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Broward College

4

Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
Omaha, NE

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician needs to check out Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health. Nebraska Methodist College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Omaha.More information about a associate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health

5

Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

34 Annual Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Bellevue, BC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Bellevue College

6

San Jacinto Community College
Pasadena, TX

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

17 Annual Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from San Jacinto Community College

7

GateWay Community College
Phoenix, AZ

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

23 Annual Graduates

GateWay Community College is a small public college located in the large city of Phoenix.More information about a associate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from GateWay Community College

8

Valencia College
Orlando, FL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Annual Graduates

Valencia College is a very large public college located in the large city of Orlando.More information about a associate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Valencia College

9

Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

22 Annual Graduates

Located in the midsize city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Lone Star College System

10

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

20 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Tampa, HCC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Hillsborough Community College

11

Howard Community College
Columbia, MD

HCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Columbia.More information about a associate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Howard Community College

12

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

27 Annual Graduates

MDC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Miami.More information about a associate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Miami Dade College

13

South College
Knoxville, TN

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

35 Annual Graduates

South College is a medium-sized private for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville.More information about a associate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from South College

14

Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

14 Annual Graduates

Located in the suburb of Winterville, Pitt Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Pitt Community College

15

San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

is a small private for-profit college located in the large city of Bakersfield.More information about a associate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield

16

Galveston College
Galveston, TX

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Annual Graduates

Located in the town of Galveston, Galveston College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Galveston College

17

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

14 Annual Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from William Rainey Harper College

18

Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Tarrant County College District

19

Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

20 Annual Graduates

Weatherford College is a moderately-sized public college located in the fringe town of Weatherford.More information about a associate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Weatherford College

20

Cypress College
Cypress, CA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Annual Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Cypress, Cypress College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Cypress College

21

Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Annual Graduates

Bergen Community College is a large public college located in the suburb of Paramus.More information about a associate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Bergen Community College

22

Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, GA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

CGTC is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Warner Robins.More information about a associate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Central Georgia Technical College

23

Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

16 Annual Graduates

CNM is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Albuquerque.More information about a associate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Central New Mexico Community College

24

Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

20 Annual Graduates

GTC is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Lawrenceville.More information about a associate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Gwinnett Technical College

25

Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

19 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Rome, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Rest of the Top Best Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Associate Degree Schools

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician students that almost earned our Best Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Associate Degree Schools award.

Rank	College	Location
26	Jackson College	Jackson, MI
27	St Philip’s College	San Antonio, TX
28	College of Southern Nevada	Las Vegas, NV
29	Montgomery College	Rockville, MD
30	AdventHealth University	Orlando, FL
31	Alvin Community College	Alvin, TX
32	Orange Coast College	Costa Mesa, CA
33	Bunker Hill Community College	Boston, MA
34	Triton College	River Grove, IL

Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician by Region

View the Best Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Associate Degree Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

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Rankings in Majors Related to Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician

Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician is one of 23 different types of Allied Health Professions programs to choose from.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Radiologic Technology	6,735
Respiratory Care Therapy	5,059
Surgical Technology	4,193
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	3,607
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy	2,955
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist	912
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology	280
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist	202
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist	201
Polysomnography	107

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.