Ultrasound Technology Schools In Louisiana
Ultrasound Technology classes faculty can choose to work at one of 4 accredited ultrasound technology schools in Louisiana. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in ultrasound technology in the state of Louisiana, which encompasses ultrasound technology training at the ultrasound technology certificate level.
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Professional Trends
Louisiana Vs. National Ultrasound Technology Employment
| Louisiana | 790 |
| National | 53,010 |
Of all of the ultrasound professionals in the country, nearly 1% are in the state of Louisiana.
Employment Growth for Ultrasound technology professionals In Louisiana
| 690 | 750 | 690 | 670 | 790 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
Ultrasound Technology is a growing field in Louisiana. In Louisiana, 100 more ultrasound professionals were working in 2010, than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of ultrasound professionals has grown by 14%. 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 Louisiana
| $51,770 | $55,210 | $57,890 | $59,440 | $55,210 |
| $38,658 | $41,019 | $42,185 | $43,003 | $45,617 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Light Blue: Ultrasound Technology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Louisiana, as the number of ultrasound professionals is growing, the salaries earned by ultrasound professionals are increasing. In 2006 ultrasound professionals made a mean salary of $51,770 per year, and in 2010 they made $55,210 per year.
Salary percentiles for Ultrasound technology professionals in Louisiana
10th percentile |
$39,920 |
25th percentile |
$47,930 |
50th percentile |
$55,250 |
75th percentile |
$63,730 |
90th percentile |
$72,660 |
Thus, there was a 6% growth in ultrasound professionals' salaries. 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 82% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in Louisiana state.
Average Salaries for Ultrasound technology professionals and related professions in Louisiana
Health Science |
$64,078 |
Sonography |
$55,210 |
X Ray Technician |
$48,470 |
In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
5 |
| Total | 5 |
The number of students graduating from the 4 accredited ultrasound technology schools in Louisiana is increasing. In Louisiana, there were 14 graduates in 2006. And there were 38 graduates from ultrasound technology courses in 2010.
Thus there was a 171% percent increase in the number of ultrasound technology school degree or certificate graduates in Louisiana. 100% of these graduates received an undergraduate certificate in ultrasound technology.