Ultrasound Technology Schools In Maryland
In Maryland, there are 2 accredited schools where ultrasound technology classes faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of ultrasound technology and ultrasound technology training in Maryland, which includes ultrasound technology training at the following levels:
- Ultrasound Technology Certificate
- Associates degree in Ultrasound Technology
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Professional Trends
Maryland Vs. National Ultrasound Technology Employment
| Maryland | 1,260 |
| National | 53,010 |
Of all of the ultrasound professionals in the country, nearly 2% are in the state of Maryland.
Employment Growth for Ultrasound technology professionals In Maryland
| 990 | 1,020 | 1,030 | 1,170 | 1,260 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
Ultrasound Technology is a growing field in Maryland. In Maryland, 270 more ultrasound professionals were working in 2010, than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of ultrasound professionals has grown by 27%. This growth is faster 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 Maryland
| $62,980 | $65,680 | $69,280 | $70,450 | $69,900 |
| $47,750 | $50,212 | $51,747 | $52,671 | $54,055 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Ultrasound Technology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The salaries paid to ultrasound professionals are growing in Maryland. The mean salary for ultrasound professionals in 2006 was $62,980 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $69,900 per year.
Salary percentiles for Ultrasound technology professionals in Maryland
10th percentile |
$44,810 |
25th percentile |
$61,340 |
50th percentile |
$70,510 |
75th percentile |
$84,640 |
90th percentile |
$96,230 |
Thus, ultrasound professionals' salaries grew by 10% in 4 years. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. In Maryland state, within the field of ultrasound technology, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid ultrasound professionals earn 115% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.
Average Salaries for Ultrasound technology professionals and related professions in Maryland
Health Science |
$71,328 |
Sonography |
$69,900 |
X Ray Technician |
$68,940 |
In Maryland, 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 Maryland
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
2 |
| Total | 3 |
The number of students graduating from the 2 accredited ultrasound technology schools in Maryland is decreasing. In 2006 there were 70 ultrasound technology graduates from ultrasound technology courses in Maryland and in 2010 there were 29 graduates.
Thus there was a 59% percent decrease in the number of ultrasound technology school degree or certificate graduates in Maryland. A majority of these graduates, or 67%, graduated with an undergraduate certificate in ultrasound technology.