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Ultrasound technicians, also referred to as sonographers or diagnostic medical sonographers, use sound wave imaging technologies to capture internal images of patients' bodies for the assessment and diagnosis of medical conditions or illnesses. Sonographers are commonly associated with ultrasound imaging during pregnancy; but they may also specialize in abdominal sonography, neurosonography or breast sonography. Ultrasound technicians are typically employed by hospitals, but more opportunities may be found at offices of physicians and in medical and diagnostic laboratories.
Ultrasound Technician Schools in California
To become an ultrasound technician, you can train in hospitals, vocational institutions, the Armed Forces or earn an associate or bachelor's degree from a college or university. As a student, you can expect to take courses in anatomy, physiology, instrumentation, basic physics, patient care and medical ethics. Although no states require licensure for ultrasound technicians, most employers prefer sonographers who are registered. To become registered, you must first complete formal education and/or training then pass an exam in a sonography specialty. Earning a degree from one of the California ultrasound technician schools below is a great way to start your career in sonography.
Ultrasound Technician Salaries in California
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of ultrasound technicians is expected to increase 18 percent between 2008 and 2018. There are over 5,000 ultrasound technicians in California. To become one of them, take a look at the following sonography schools in California. The BLS reports that in May 2009, California ultrasound technicians earned a median salary of $74,440. Within California, sonographers tend to migrate towards the Los Angeles area, San Francisco area and San Diego area, where job opportunities are most common. Those in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville metropolitan area, San Jose area and Santa Rosa-Petaluma area earned the highest annual median salary.
Below is a list of California sonography schools to help you start your career as an ultrasound technician today.
Schools for Sonographers in California are listed below.
These schools offer particularly quick info upon request, and we have written detailed profiles for each (click school names to see the profiles).
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Kaplan College KHE
North Hollywood
Kaplan College teaches students skills that have relevance in many fast-growing employment areas. Several forms of tuition assistance may be available for qualified enrollees.
Carrington College California
Citrus Heights
Carrington College California offers programs in the health care and criminal justice and was founded in 1967.
| School Name | Campus | Highest Award | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Loma College-Van Nuys | Van Nuys | Associate | 638 |
| Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science | Los Angeles | Masters | 368 |
| Cypress College | Cypress | Associate | 13,592 |
| Foothill College | Los Altos Hills | Associate | 18,132 |
| Lincoln University Oakland | Oakland | Masters | 319 |
| Loma Linda University | Loma Linda | Doctorate & First Professional | 4,022 |
| Merced College | Merced | Associate | 10,890 |
| Mount Jacinto College | San Jacinto | Associate | 14,197 |
| Orange Coast College | Costa Mesa | Associate | 24,424 |
| Santa Barbara City College | Santa Barbara | Associate | 21,632 |
The map below shows job statistics for the career type by metro area, for California. A table below the map shows job popularity and salaries across the state.
Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Sonographers relative to the population of the city, as of 2008. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
A Relative Popularity of 1.0 means that the city has an average number of the particular job, for its population, compared to the rest of the US. Higher numbers mean proportionally more jobs of that type.| Metro Area | Jobs | Salary (2008) | Relative Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
CALIFORNIA | |||
| Modesto | 140 | $60,830 | 2.6 |
| Santa Cruz | 40 | $95,170 | 1.4 |
| Fresno | 150 | $67,700 | 1.3 |
| Santa Rosa | 70 | $77,330 | 1.1 |
| Stockton | 80 | $75,660 | 1.1 |
| Bakersfield | 100 | $55,450 | 1.1 |
| Vallejo | 40 | $74,990 | 1 |
| Riverside | 420 | $69,750 | 0.9 |
| San Luis Obispo | 30 | $64,180 | 0.9 |
| San Francisco | 320 | $80,420 | 0.9 |
| San Jose | 290 | $87,040 | 0.9 |
| San Diego | 400 | $77,490 | 0.9 |
| Santa Ana | 440 | $72,560 | 0.8 |
| Oakland | 280 | $82,010 | 0.8 |
| Sacramento | 230 | $75,770 | 0.7 |
| Salinas | 30 | $76,990 | 0.6 |
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