Ultrasound Technology Schools In Iowa
Ultrasound Technology classes faculty can choose to work at one of 2 accredited ultrasound technology schools in Iowa. The trends in Iowa's ultrasound technology academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below. Academia in ultrasound technology includes ultrasound technology training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Ultrasound Technology
- Bachelors degree in Ultrasound Technology
Schools
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Statistics
Professional Trends
Iowa Vs. National Ultrasound Technology Employment
| Iowa | 660 |
| National | 53,010 |
Approximately 1% of the country's ultrasound professionals work in Iowa state.
Employment Growth for Ultrasound technology professionals In Iowa
| 490 | 480 | 480 | 460 | 660 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Iowa, the field of ultrasound technology is growing. In 2010 there were 170 more ultrasound professionals working in Iowa than there were in 2006. Thus, in Iowa, this field has grown by 35% in four years. 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 Iowa
| $54,170 | $55,460 | $58,040 | $57,640 | $57,960 |
| $40,051 | $42,531 | $43,384 | $44,580 | $45,125 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Ultrasound Technology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Iowa, 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 $54,170 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $57,960 per year.
Salary percentiles for Ultrasound technology professionals in Iowa
10th percentile |
$44,940 |
25th percentile |
$50,670 |
50th percentile |
$57,570 |
75th percentile |
$66,040 |
90th percentile |
$73,050 |
Thus, ultrasound professionals' salaries grew by 7% in 4 years. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. There is a 63% 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 Iowa.
Average Salaries for Ultrasound technology professionals and related professions in Iowa
Health Science |
$62,709 |
Sonography |
$57,960 |
X Ray Technician |
$46,030 |
Ultrasound professionals in Iowa earn, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Ultrasound Technology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Iowa
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
As the number of ultrasound professionals is increasing in Iowa state, the number of students graduating from the 2 accredited ultrasound technology schools in Iowa state is decreasing. In 2006, 14 students graduated from ultrasound technology courses in Iowa. And in 2010, 13 students graduated.
There was a decrease in the number of ultrasound technology school degree or certificate graduates in Iowa by 7%. 50% of these graduates received an associate's degree in ultrasound technology.