Ultrasound Technology Schools In Alabama
Ultrasound Technology classes faculty can choose to work at one of 6 accredited ultrasound technology schools in Alabama. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the ultrasound technology academic community in Alabama, and the future trends in ultrasound technology training at the following levels:
- Ultrasound Technology Certificate
- Associates degree in Ultrasound Technology
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Professional Trends
Alabama Vs. National Ultrasound Technology Employment
| Alabama | 1,030 |
| National | 53,010 |
Of all of the ultrasound professionals in the country, nearly 2% are in the state of Alabama.
Employment Growth for Ultrasound technology professionals In Alabama
| 770 | 920 | 950 | 1,090 | 1,030 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Alabama, ultrasound technology is a growing field. 260 more ultrasound professionals were working in Alabama in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of ultrasound technology has grown by 34% in Alabama. This growth is faster than the change in the number of ultrasound professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of ultrasound professionals has grown by 20% from 2006 to 2010.
Ultrasound Technology VS. All Professions salaries in Alabama
| $47,220 | $49,220 | $49,830 | $50,320 | $50,870 |
| $39,917 | $41,500 | $42,923 | $44,323 | $46,099 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Ultrasound Technology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
As the number of ultrasound professionals is growing, the salaries paid to ultrasound professionals are increasing in Alabama. Ultrasound professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $47,220 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $50,870 in 2010.
Salary percentiles for Ultrasound technology professionals in Alabama
10th percentile |
$34,780 |
25th percentile |
$41,890 |
50th percentile |
$50,450 |
75th percentile |
$59,890 |
90th percentile |
$69,080 |
This represents a growth in salaries of 7%. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. There is a 99% pay differential between the highest paid ultrasound professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of ultrasound technology in Alabama.
Average Salaries for Ultrasound technology professionals and related professions in Alabama
Health Science |
$65,871 |
Sonography |
$50,870 |
X Ray Technician |
$44,730 |
In Alabama, ultrasound professionals earn, on average, less than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Ultrasound Technology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Alabama
associate |
4 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
3 |
| Total | 7 |
The number of students graduating from the 6 accredited ultrasound technology schools in Alabama is increasing. In 2006, 79 students graduated from ultrasound technology courses in Alabama. And in 2010, 95 students graduated.
This represents a 20% increase in the number of ultrasound technology degree or certificate school graduates in Alabama state. 57% of these graduates received an associate's degree in ultrasound technology.