Sonography Schools
In Norfolk, Virginia
Sonography faculty can choose to work at only one sonography school in Norfolk. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of sonography and sonography education in Norfolk, which includes sonography training at the following levels:
- Sonography Certificate
- Associates degree in Sonography
Statistics
Professional Trends
Norfolk Vs. Virginia Sonography Employment
| Norfolk | 200 |
| Virginia | 1,200 |
Exactly 200 of the 1,200 sonographers employed in Virginia, work in Norfolk. Between 2006 and 2010, in Norfolk, there has been a 9% decline in the number of sonographers. Overall employment in Norfolk has increased.
Norfolk Vs. Virginia Sonography employment growth
| 950 | 1,030 | 1,110 | 1,080 | 1,200 |
| 220 | 260 | 180 | 170 | 200 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Virginia
- Dark Yellow: Norfolk
Sonography VS. All professions salaries in Norfolk
| $54,750 | $56,260 | $59,520 | $60,220 | $61,920 |
| $36,520 | $37,550 | $38,790 | $40,100 | $41,440 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Sonography in Norfolk
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Norfolk
In Norfolk, salaries for sonographers have increased. In 2010 sonographers in Norfolk reportedly earned an average salary of $61,920 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for sonographers in Norfolk was $54,750 per year. The growth in the salary of sonographers in Norfolk is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Sonographers in Norfolk
10th percentile |
$48,730 |
25th percentile |
$55,410 |
50th percentile |
$63,380 |
75th percentile |
$70,620 |
90th percentile |
$75,340 |
Sonographers in Norfolk make a median yearly salary of $63,380. The 10% of sonographers in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $48,730 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $75,340 per year.
Average Salaries for Sonographers and related professions in Norfolk
Sonography |
$61,920 |
Health Science |
$69,706 |
Norfolk sonographers have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Sonography schools in Norfolk
Many of Norfolk's sonographers are graduates of the only accredited sonography school in the city.
Sonography Programs Offered In Norfolk
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
There is one degree and certificate program in sonography offered by Norfolk's sonography school.
Student Completed Sonography Degrees In Norfolk
associate |
16 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 16 |
In 2010 approximately 16 students graduated from sonography courses.