Ultrasound Technology Schools In Texas
Ultrasound Technology classes faculty can choose to work at one of 24 accredited ultrasound technology schools in Texas. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the ultrasound technology academic community in Texas, 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
Texas Vs. National Ultrasound Technology Employment
| Texas | 3,420 |
| National | 53,010 |
Approximately 6% of the country's ultrasound professionals work in Texas state.
Employment Growth for Ultrasound technology professionals In Texas
| 2,450 | 2,570 | 2,940 | 3,230 | 3,420 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
Ultrasound Technology is a growing field in Texas. There were 970 more ultrasound professionals working in Texas in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of ultrasound technology has grown by 40% in Texas. 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 Texas
| $59,210 | $60,360 | $60,400 | $60,990 | $61,910 |
| $42,701 | $44,703 | $45,514 | $47,910 | $49,136 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Light Blue: Ultrasound Technology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by ultrasound professionals is increasing in Texas. The mean salary for ultrasound professionals in 2006 was $59,210 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $61,910 per year.
Salary percentiles for Ultrasound technology professionals in Texas
10th percentile |
$44,530 |
25th percentile |
$53,040 |
50th percentile |
$62,570 |
75th percentile |
$71,680 |
90th percentile |
$81,100 |
This represents a growth in salaries of 4%. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. In the state of Texas, 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 82%
Average Salaries for Ultrasound technology professionals and related professions in Texas
Health Science |
$67,152 |
Sonography |
$61,910 |
X Ray Technician |
$53,610 |
In Texas, ultrasound professionals earn, on average, less than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Ultrasound Technology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Texas
associate |
17 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
16 |
| Total | 33 |
As the number of ultrasound professionals is increasing in Texas state, the number of students graduating from the 24 accredited ultrasound technology schools in Texas state is also increasing. In Texas, there were 176 graduates in 2006. And there were 391 graduates from ultrasound technology courses in 2010.
This represents a 122% increase in the number of ultrasound technology degree or certificate school graduates in Texas state. 52% of these graduates received an associate's degree in ultrasound technology.