Ultrasound Technology Schools In New Mexico
There are 2 accredited ultrasound technology schools in New Mexico for faculty who teach ultrasound technology classes to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the ultrasound technology academic community in New Mexico, 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
New Mexico Vs. National Ultrasound Technology Employment
| New Mexico | 450 |
| National | 53,010 |
Of all of the ultrasound professionals in the country, nearly 1% are in the state of New Mexico.
Employment Growth for Ultrasound technology professionals In New Mexico
| 170 | 210 | 270 | 480 | 450 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In New Mexico, the field of ultrasound technology is growing. There were 280 more ultrasound professionals working in New Mexico in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, in New Mexico, this field has grown by 165% in four years. This growth is faster 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 New Mexico
| $56,040 | $61,570 | $62,020 | $64,170 | $64,490 |
| $40,511 | $43,009 | $44,801 | $46,220 | $46,794 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Ultrasound Technology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by ultrasound professionals is increasing in New Mexico. Ultrasound professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $56,040 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $64,490 in 2010.
Salary percentiles for Ultrasound technology professionals in New Mexico
10th percentile |
$49,920 |
25th percentile |
$61,290 |
50th percentile |
$66,500 |
75th percentile |
$72,080 |
90th percentile |
$75,560 |
Thus, ultrasound professionals' salaries grew by 13% in 4 years. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. In New Mexico state, within the field of ultrasound technology, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid ultrasound professionals earn 51% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.
Average Salaries for Ultrasound technology professionals and related professions in New Mexico
Health Science |
$58,707 |
Sonography |
$64,490 |
X Ray Technician |
$54,840 |
Ultrasound professionals in New Mexico earn, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Ultrasound Technology programs available for each degree type for all schools in New Mexico
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 2 |
As the number of ultrasound professionals is increasing in New Mexico state, the number of students graduating from the 2 accredited ultrasound technology schools in New Mexico state is also increasing. In 2006, 17 students graduated from ultrasound technology courses in New Mexico. And in 2010, 25 students graduated.
This represents a 47% increase in the number of ultrasound technology degree or certificate school graduates in New Mexico state. Most of these graduates, or 50%, earned an associate's degree in ultrasound technology.