Ultrasound Technology Schools In Connecticut
In Connecticut, there are 3 accredited schools where ultrasound technology classes faculty can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in ultrasound technology in the state of Connecticut, which encompasses ultrasound technology training at the following levels:
- Ultrasound Technology Certificate
- Associates degree in Ultrasound Technology
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Professional Trends
Connecticut Vs. National Ultrasound Technology Employment
| Connecticut | 770 |
| National | 53,010 |
Of all of the ultrasound professionals in the country, nearly 1% are in the state of Connecticut.
Employment Growth for Ultrasound technology professionals In Connecticut
| 650 | 900 | 880 | 1,030 | 770 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Connecticut, the field of ultrasound technology is growing. In Connecticut, 120 more ultrasound professionals were working in 2010, than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of ultrasound professionals has grown by 18%. This is slower 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 Connecticut
| $68,000 | $72,690 | $74,260 | $73,660 | $74,770 |
| $49,084 | $50,735 | $51,943 | $53,614 | $54,947 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Ultrasound Technology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Connecticut, as the number of ultrasound professionals is growing, the salaries earned by ultrasound professionals are increasing. The mean salary for ultrasound professionals in 2006 was $68,000 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $74,770 per year.
Salary percentiles for Ultrasound technology professionals in Connecticut
10th percentile |
$50,220 |
25th percentile |
$61,610 |
50th percentile |
$72,850 |
75th percentile |
$88,470 |
90th percentile |
$104,490 |
Thus, ultrasound professionals' salaries grew by 9% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 108% 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 Connecticut.
Average Salaries for Ultrasound technology professionals and related professions in Connecticut
Health Science |
$78,038 |
Sonography |
$74,770 |
X Ray Technician |
$60,870 |
In Connecticut, 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 Connecticut
associate |
2 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
2 |
| Total | 4 |
As the number of ultrasound professionals is increasing in Connecticut state, the number of students graduating from the 3 accredited ultrasound technology schools in Connecticut state is also increasing. In Connecticut, there were 9 graduates in 2006. And there were 10 graduates from ultrasound technology courses in 2010.
There was an increase in the number of ultrasound technology school degree or certificate graduates in Connecticut by 11%. Most of these graduates, or 50%, earned an associate's degree in ultrasound technology.