Ultrasound Technology Schools In Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, there are 11 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 Pennsylvania, which includes ultrasound technology training at the following levels:
- Ultrasound Technology Certificate
- Associates degree in Ultrasound Technology
- Bachelors degree in Ultrasound Technology
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Professional Trends
Pennsylvania Vs. National Ultrasound Technology Employment
| Pennsylvania | 2,180 |
| National | 53,010 |
Of all of the ultrasound professionals in the country, nearly 4% are in the state of Pennsylvania.
Employment Growth for Ultrasound technology professionals In Pennsylvania
| 2,290 | 2,240 | 2,110 | 2,170 | 2,180 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Pennsylvania, the field of ultrasound technology is shrinking. In Pennsylvania, 110 less ultrasound professionals were working in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, in Pennsylvania, this field has shrunk by 5% in four years. 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 Pennsylvania
| $52,470 | $54,170 | $55,880 | $58,300 | $59,700 |
| $44,448 | $45,778 | $47,594 | $49,448 | $50,581 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Ultrasound Technology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Pennsylvania, 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 $52,470 per year, and in 2010 they made $59,700 per year.
Salary percentiles for Ultrasound technology professionals in Pennsylvania
10th percentile |
$41,510 |
25th percentile |
$49,360 |
50th percentile |
$59,010 |
75th percentile |
$70,200 |
90th percentile |
$81,150 |
This represents a growth in salaries of 12%. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In the state of Pennsylvania, 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 96%
Average Salaries for Ultrasound technology professionals and related professions in Pennsylvania
Health Science |
$68,376 |
Sonography |
$59,700 |
X Ray Technician |
$52,980 |
In Pennsylvania, ultrasound professionals make, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Ultrasound Technology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Pennsylvania
associate |
6 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
8 |
| Total | 15 |
The number of students graduating from the 11 accredited ultrasound technology schools in Pennsylvania is increasing. In Pennsylvania, there were 207 graduates in 2006. And there were 261 graduates from ultrasound technology courses in 2010.
There was an increase in the number of ultrasound technology school degree or certificate graduates in Pennsylvania by 26%. Most of these graduates, or 53%, earned a undergraduate certificate in ultrasound technology.