Ultrasound Technology Schools In Tennessee
Tennessee has 3 accredited ultrasound technology schools where ultrasound technology faculty who teach ultrasound technology classes can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of ultrasound technology and ultrasound technology training in Tennessee, which includes ultrasound technology training at the following levels:
- Ultrasound Technology Certificate
- Bachelors degree in Ultrasound Technology
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Professional Trends
Tennessee Vs. National Ultrasound Technology Employment
| Tennessee | 1,340 |
| National | 53,010 |
Approximately 3% of the country's ultrasound professionals work in Tennessee state.
Employment Growth for Ultrasound technology professionals In Tennessee
| 1,190 | 1,130 | 1,310 | 1,290 | 1,340 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Tennessee, the field of ultrasound technology is growing. There were 150 more ultrasound professionals working in Tennessee in 2010, than there were in 2006. This represents a 13% growth in the field. 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 Tennessee
| $52,400 | $53,380 | $54,790 | $54,000 | $54,900 |
| $40,013 | $42,768 | $44,223 | $45,004 | $44,949 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Ultrasound Technology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Tennessee, as the number of ultrasound professionals is growing, the salaries earned by ultrasound professionals are increasing. Ultrasound professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $52,400 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $54,900 in 2010.
Salary percentiles for Ultrasound technology professionals in Tennessee
10th percentile |
$37,820 |
25th percentile |
$45,080 |
50th percentile |
$55,070 |
75th percentile |
$64,590 |
90th percentile |
$73,670 |
Thus, there was a 5% growth in ultrasound professionals' salaries. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. In the state of Tennessee, 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 95%
Average Salaries for Ultrasound technology professionals and related professions in Tennessee
Health Science |
$61,510 |
Sonography |
$54,900 |
X Ray Technician |
$49,060 |
In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
3 |
| Total | 4 |
The number of students graduating from the 3 accredited ultrasound technology schools in Tennessee is increasing. In 2006, 29 students graduated from ultrasound technology courses in Tennessee. And in 2010, 35 students graduated.
There was an increase in the number of ultrasound technology school degree or certificate graduates in Tennessee by 21%. 75% of these graduates received a undergraduate certificate in ultrasound technology.