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Ultrasound technicians, commonly known as sonographers or diagnostic medical sonographers, use their knowledge and skill to capture quality images of patients' bodies for medical diagnosis by a physician. Most people are familiar with obstetrics and gynecology sonographers, who record images during a woman's pregnancy. Other types of ultrasound technicians include abdominal sonographers, neurosonographers and breast sonographers. Approximately 59 percent of all ultrasound technicians were employed at public and private hospitals in 2008. Other jobs were typically in physicians' offices, medical and diagnostic laboratories and outpatient care centers.
Ultrasound Technician Schools in Georgia
To become a sonographer, you can earn an associate or bachelor's degree from a college or university (two-year programs are most common). You can also complete training in hospitals, vocational-technical institutions or the Armed Forces. Ultrasound technician programs usually include courses in ultrasound principles, patient care, human anatomy, general physics and medical terminology. While no state requires licensure, it is important to note that most employers prefer to hire registered ultrasound technicians. After completing your formal education or training in sonography, you'll need to pass an exam that usually covers physics and instrumentation in a specialty to become a registered ultrasound technician. Earning a degree from one of the following sonography schools in Georgia is a great way to start your career in sonography.
Ultrasound Technician Salaries in Georgia
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job opportunities for sonographers should be favorable, with an increase of 18 percent through 2018. To join the 1,050 sonographers in Georgia, begin training at one of the Georgia ultrasound technician schools listed below. The BLS states that in May 2009, Georgia sonographers made $28.33 an hour, which equates to $58,930 a year. Although there are opportunities throughout the state, ultrasound technicians in Georgia tend to migrate towards the Atlanta area and the Chattanooga TN-GA metropolitan area.
To begin training as an ultrasound technician, get more information from one of the following Georgia sonography schools today.
Schools for Sonographers in Georgia 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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Sanford Brown College
Atlanta
Students attend the school to gain practical skills directly useful in their chosen fields. Multiple campuses around St. Louis plus one in Milwaukee.
| School Name | Campus | Highest Award | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Technical College | Athens | Associate | 4,041 |
| Coosa Valley Technical College | Rome | Associate | 2,628 |
| Darton College | Albany | Associate | 4,760 |
| Medical College of Georgia | Augusta | Doctorate & First Professional | 2,392 |
| Ogeechee Technical College | Statesboro | Associate | 1,921 |
The map below shows job statistics for the career type by metro area, for Georgia. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
GEORGIA | |||
| Valdosta | 30 | $53,200 | 1.8 |
| Savannah | 70 | $53,880 | 1.4 |
| Columbus | 40 | $55,360 | 1.1 |
| Augusta | 70 | $54,120 | 1 |
| Atlanta | 600 | $62,780 | 0.7 |
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