Ultrasound Technology Schools In California
Ultrasound Technology classes faculty can choose to work at one of 27 accredited ultrasound technology schools in California. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the ultrasound technology academic community in California, and the future trends in ultrasound technology training at the following levels:
- Ultrasound Technology Certificate
- Associates degree in Ultrasound Technology
- Bachelors degree in Ultrasound Technology
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Professional Trends
California Vs. National Ultrasound Technology Employment
| California | 5,280 |
| National | 53,010 |
Approximately 10% of the country's ultrasound professionals work in California state.
Employment Growth for Ultrasound technology professionals In California
| 3,290 | 4,370 | 4,770 | 5,100 | 5,280 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In California, ultrasound technology is a growing field. There were 1,990 more ultrasound professionals working in California in 2010, than there were in 2006. This represents a 60% growth in the field. This is faster than the trend for ultrasound professionals around the US. Nationally, the number of ultrasound professionals has grown by 20% between 2006 and 2010.
Ultrasound Technology VS. All Professions salaries in California
| $66,640 | $68,200 | $72,620 | $74,030 | $77,260 |
| $48,885 | $52,410 | $54,744 | $56,285 | $57,176 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Ultrasound Technology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by ultrasound professionals is increasing in California. The mean salary for ultrasound professionals in 2006 was $66,640 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $77,260 per year.
Salary percentiles for Ultrasound technology professionals in California
10th percentile |
$50,380 |
25th percentile |
$64,190 |
50th percentile |
$77,750 |
75th percentile |
$91,970 |
90th percentile |
$107,540 |
Thus, ultrasound professionals' salaries grew by 14% in 4 years. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. Within the field of ultrasound technology, there is a huge variation in pay, with the highest paid ultrasound professionals earning 113% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in California state.
Average Salaries for Ultrasound technology professionals and related professions in California
Health Science |
$76,941 |
Sonography |
$77,260 |
X Ray Technician |
$66,040 |
In California, 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 California
associate |
8 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
25 |
| Total | 34 |
As the number of ultrasound professionals is increasing in California state, the number of students graduating from the 27 accredited ultrasound technology schools in California state is also increasing. In 2006 there were 469 ultrasound technology graduates from ultrasound technology courses in California and in 2010 there were 1,026 graduates.
Thus there was a 119% percent increase in the number of ultrasound technology school degree or certificate graduates in California. Most of these graduates, or 74%, earned a undergraduate certificate in ultrasound technology.