Sonography Schools
In Washington DC
The city of Washington has only one school where sonography faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the sonography academic community in Washington, and the future trends. Academia in sonography includes sonography training at the sonography bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Washington DC Vs. Washington DC Sonography Employment
| Washington DC | 560 |
| Washington DC | 90 |
Exactly 560 of Washington DC's 90 sonographers work in Washington. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of sonographers in Washington has grown by 14%. As the number of sonographers in Washington has increased, overall employment in Washington has also increased.
Washington DC Vs. Washington DC Sonography employment growth
| 120 | 130 | 120 | 70 | 90 |
| 490 | 510 | 580 | 530 | 560 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Washington DC
- Dark Yellow: Washington DC
Sonography VS. All professions salaries in Washington DC
| $61,200 | $66,770 | $68,680 | $70,450 | $70,250 |
| $52,980 | $54,840 | $57,620 | $60,090 | $62,300 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Sonography in Washington DC
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Washington DC
In Washington, salaries for sonographers have increased. Washington sonographers made $70,250 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for sonographers in Washington was $61,200 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Washington.
Salary percentiles for Sonographers in Washington DC
10th percentile |
$48,260 |
25th percentile |
$60,250 |
50th percentile |
$71,810 |
75th percentile |
$82,330 |
90th percentile |
$92,600 |
Sonographers in Washington make a median yearly salary of $71,810. The 10% of sonographers in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $48,260 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 92% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Sonographers and related professions in Washington DC
Sonography |
$70,250 |
Health Science |
$81,012 |
On average sonographers in Washington earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Washington.
Educational Trends
Sonography schools in Washington DC
There is only one accredited sonography school in the city. Many of Washington's sonographers are graduates of this school.
Sonography Programs Offered In Washington DC
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
There is one degree and certificate program in sonography offered by Washington's sonography school.
Student Completed Sonography Degrees In Washington DC
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
11 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 11 |
In 2010 approximately 11 students graduated from sonography courses.