Ultrasound Technology Schools In Mississippi
Mississippi has 3 accredited ultrasound technology schools where ultrasound technology faculty who teach ultrasound technology classes can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in ultrasound technology in the state of Mississippi, which encompasses ultrasound technology training at the following levels:
- Ultrasound Technology Certificate
- Associates degree in Ultrasound Technology
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Professional Trends
Mississippi Vs. National Ultrasound Technology Employment
| Mississippi | 380 |
| National | 53,010 |
Of all of the ultrasound professionals in the country, nearly 1% are in the state of Mississippi.
Employment Growth for Ultrasound technology professionals In Mississippi
| 430 | 490 | 530 | 430 | 380 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Mississippi, ultrasound technology is a shrinking field. In Mississippi, 50 less ultrasound professionals were working in 2010, than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of ultrasound professionals has shrunk by 12%. This decline 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 Mississippi
| $49,170 | $48,340 | $51,340 | $51,630 | $53,000 |
| $37,233 | $40,105 | $41,284 | $42,076 | $42,366 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Ultrasound Technology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Mississippi, as the number of ultrasound professionals is declining, the salaries earned by ultrasound professionals are increasing. In 2006 ultrasound professionals made a mean salary of $49,170 per year, and in 2010 they made $53,000 per year.
Salary percentiles for Ultrasound technology professionals in Mississippi
10th percentile |
$39,100 |
25th percentile |
$44,700 |
50th percentile |
$52,400 |
75th percentile |
$61,490 |
90th percentile |
$69,380 |
Thus, ultrasound professionals' salaries grew by 7% in 4 years. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. There is a 77% 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 Mississippi.
Average Salaries for Ultrasound technology professionals and related professions in Mississippi
Health Science |
$62,302 |
Sonography |
$53,000 |
X Ray Technician |
$45,020 |
Ultrasound professionals in Mississippi earn, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Ultrasound Technology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Mississippi
associate |
3 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
2 |
| Total | 5 |
As the number of ultrasound professionals is decreasing in Mississippi state, the number of students graduating from the 3 accredited ultrasound technology schools in Mississippi state is increasing. In Mississippi, there were 18 graduates in 2006. And there were 22 graduates from ultrasound technology courses in 2010.
This represents a 22% increase in the number of ultrasound technology degree or certificate school graduates in Mississippi state. A majority of these graduates, or 60%, graduated with an associate's degree in ultrasound technology.