Sonography Schools
In Atlanta, Georgia
In Atlanta, there are 2 sonography schools where sonography faculty can find employment. The trends in Atlanta's sonography academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes sonography training at the sonography certificate level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Atlanta Vs. Georgia Sonography Employment
| Atlanta | 450 |
| Georgia | 950 |
Exactly 450 of the 950 sonographers employed in Georgia, work in Atlanta. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of sonographers in Atlanta has shrunk by 44%. As the employment for sonographers in Atlanta has decreased, overall employment in Atlanta has increased.
Atlanta Vs. Georgia Sonography employment growth
| 1,230 | 1,220 | 1,060 | 1,050 | 950 |
| 800 | 770 | 600 | 550 | 450 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Georgia
- Dark Yellow: Atlanta
Sonography VS. All professions salaries in Atlanta
| $56,770 | $60,020 | $62,780 | $62,820 | $61,120 |
| $40,930 | $42,170 | $44,170 | $45,520 | $46,440 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Sonography in Atlanta
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Atlanta
As the number of sonographers in Atlanta has shrunk, salaries for sonographers have increased. In 2010 Atlanta sonographers earned an average yearly salary of $61,120. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for sonographers in Atlanta was $56,770 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Atlanta.
Salary percentiles for Sonographers in Atlanta
10th percentile |
$49,070 |
25th percentile |
$53,990 |
50th percentile |
$61,020 |
75th percentile |
$69,380 |
90th percentile |
$75,080 |
Atlanta sonographers earn a median yearly salary of $61,020. The difference in pay between the sonographers in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 53%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $49,070 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $75,080 per year.
Average Salaries for Sonographers and related professions in Atlanta
Sonography |
$61,120 |
Health Science |
$75,396 |
Atlanta sonographers have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Sonography schools in Atlanta
There are 2 accredited sonography schools in the city. Many of Atlanta's sonographers are graduates of one of these schools.
Sonography Programs Offered In Atlanta
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
2 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in sonography offered by Atlanta's sonography schools.
Student Completed Sonography Degrees In Atlanta
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
56 |
| Total | 56 |
Approximately 56 students graduated from sonography courses in 2010.