Ultrasound Technology Schools In Massachusetts
Ultrasound Technology classes faculty can choose to work at one of 5 accredited ultrasound technology schools in Massachusetts. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the ultrasound technology academic community in Massachusetts, and the future trends in ultrasound technology training at the following levels:
- Ultrasound Technology Certificate
- Associates degree in Ultrasound Technology
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Professional Trends
Massachusetts Vs. National Ultrasound Technology Employment
| Massachusetts | 1,190 |
| National | 53,010 |
Of all of the ultrasound professionals in the country, nearly 2% are in the state of Massachusetts.
Employment Growth for Ultrasound technology professionals In Massachusetts
| 1,140 | 1,170 | 980 | 1,020 | 1,190 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Massachusetts, the field of ultrasound technology is growing. In 2010 there were 50 more ultrasound professionals working in Massachusetts than there were in 2006. This represents a 4% growth in the field. This growth is slower than the change in the number of ultrasound professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of ultrasound professionals has grown by 20% from 2006 to 2010.
Ultrasound Technology VS. All Professions salaries in Massachusetts
| $65,680 | $69,630 | $73,690 | $78,460 | $80,000 |
| $49,058 | $52,712 | $53,675 | $55,178 | $56,645 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Ultrasound Technology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The salaries paid to ultrasound professionals are growing in Massachusetts. Ultrasound professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $65,680 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $80,000 in 2010.
Salary percentiles for Ultrasound technology professionals in Massachusetts
10th percentile |
$60,040 |
25th percentile |
$68,100 |
50th percentile |
$79,990 |
75th percentile |
$91,460 |
90th percentile |
$104,460 |
This represents a 18% growth in salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In the state of Massachusetts, there is a huge variation in pay, within the field of ultrasound technology. The pay differential between the highest paid ultrasound professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket is 74%
Average Salaries for Ultrasound technology professionals and related professions in Massachusetts
Health Science |
$76,522 |
Sonography |
$80,000 |
X Ray Technician |
$78,920 |
In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts
associate |
3 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
3 |
| Total | 6 |
As the number of ultrasound professionals is increasing in Massachusetts state, the number of students graduating from the 5 accredited ultrasound technology schools in Massachusetts state is decreasing. In Massachusetts, there were 79 graduates in 2006. And there were 61 graduates from ultrasound technology courses in 2010.
There was a decrease in the number of ultrasound technology school degree or certificate graduates in Massachusetts by 23%. Most of these graduates, or 50%, earned an associate's degree in ultrasound technology.