Ultrasound Technology Schools In Georgia
Ultrasound Technology classes faculty can choose to work at one of 7 accredited ultrasound technology schools in Georgia. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the ultrasound technology academic community in Georgia, 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
Georgia Vs. National Ultrasound Technology Employment
| Georgia | 950 |
| National | 53,010 |
Approximately 2% of the country's ultrasound professionals work in Georgia state.
Employment Growth for Ultrasound technology professionals In Georgia
| 1,230 | 1,220 | 1,060 | 1,050 | 950 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Georgia, the field of ultrasound technology is shrinking. In Georgia, 280 less ultrasound professionals were working in 2010, than there were in 2006. This represents a 23% decline 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 Georgia
| $55,240 | $57,860 | $59,280 | $59,320 | $58,470 |
| $42,452 | $44,373 | $45,309 | $46,939 | $48,171 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Light Blue: Ultrasound Technology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Georgia, as the number of ultrasound professionals is declining, the salaries earned by ultrasound professionals are increasing. The mean salary for ultrasound professionals in 2006 was $55,240 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $58,470 per year.
Salary percentiles for Ultrasound technology professionals in Georgia
10th percentile |
$44,100 |
25th percentile |
$51,120 |
50th percentile |
$58,550 |
75th percentile |
$67,520 |
90th percentile |
$74,250 |
Thus, ultrasound professionals' salaries grew by 6% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In Georgia state, within the field of ultrasound technology, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid ultrasound professionals earn 68% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.
Average Salaries for Ultrasound technology professionals and related professions in Georgia
Health Science |
$71,294 |
Sonography |
$58,470 |
X Ray Technician |
$50,260 |
Ultrasound professionals in Georgia earn, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Ultrasound Technology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Georgia
associate |
3 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
4 |
| Total | 8 |
As the number of ultrasound professionals is decreasing in Georgia state, the number of students graduating from the 7 accredited ultrasound technology schools in Georgia state is increasing. In Georgia, there were 107 graduates in 2006. And there were 117 graduates from ultrasound technology courses in 2010.
This represents a 9% increase in the number of ultrasound technology degree or certificate school graduates in Georgia state. 50% of these graduates received a undergraduate certificate in ultrasound technology.