Ultrasound Technology Schools In Illinois
There are 14 accredited ultrasound technology schools in Illinois for faculty who teach ultrasound technology classes to choose from. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of ultrasound technology and ultrasound technology training in Illinois, which includes 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
Illinois Vs. National Ultrasound Technology Employment
| Illinois | 2,090 |
| National | 53,010 |
Approximately 4% of the country's ultrasound professionals work in Illinois state.
Employment Growth for Ultrasound technology professionals In Illinois
| 1,760 | 1,650 | 1,880 | 1,820 | 2,090 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
The number of ultrasound professionals is growing in Illinois. There were 330 more ultrasound professionals working in Illinois in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of ultrasound technology has grown by 19% in Illinois. This growth is slower than the national trend for ultrasound professionals which shows a 20% increase in the number of ultrasound professionals working around the nation.
Ultrasound Technology VS. All Professions salaries in Illinois
| $57,210 | $62,400 | $68,770 | $69,900 | $70,170 |
| $46,261 | $48,114 | $49,602 | $50,552 | $51,250 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Ultrasound Technology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The salaries paid to ultrasound professionals are growing in Illinois. In 2006 ultrasound professionals made a mean salary of $57,210 per year, and in 2010 they made $70,170 per year.
Salary percentiles for Ultrasound technology professionals in Illinois
10th percentile |
$48,920 |
25th percentile |
$58,350 |
50th percentile |
$70,480 |
75th percentile |
$83,070 |
90th percentile |
$92,810 |
Thus, ultrasound professionals' salaries grew by 18% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. Within the field of ultrasound technology, there is a huge variation in pay, with the highest paid ultrasound professionals earning 90% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in Illinois state.
Average Salaries for Ultrasound technology professionals and related professions in Illinois
Health Science |
$64,610 |
Sonography |
$70,170 |
X Ray Technician |
$57,540 |
In Illinois, ultrasound professionals earn, on average, more than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Ultrasound Technology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Illinois
associate |
3 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
12 |
| Total | 17 |
As the number of ultrasound professionals is increasing in Illinois state, the number of students graduating from the 14 accredited ultrasound technology schools in Illinois state is decreasing. In Illinois, there were 165 graduates in 2006. And there were 133 graduates from ultrasound technology courses in 2010.
There was a decrease in the number of ultrasound technology school degree or certificate graduates in Illinois by 19%. Most of these graduates, or 71%, earned a undergraduate certificate in ultrasound technology.