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Ultrasound Technician Schools and Sonography Career Paths

Trusted by students and educators since 2011, Ultrasound Schools Info helps future sonographers explore programs, careers, and accredited schools. Our contributors include experienced sonographers and educators who provide accurate, up-to-date insights from the field.

Discover what ultrasound technicians do, the career path specialties they can pursue, and the steps to advance in a diagnostic medical sonography career.

Explore CAAHEP-accredited ultrasound schools offering degree or certificate programs near you – filter by state to get started.

How Do I Get Started?

If you’re planning to begin a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program in 2026, our Sonography Student Resource Guide can help you take the next steps – from choosing a program to understanding the credentialing path ahead.

You can also explore program options with local colleges and universities and speak directly with an admissions representative. Learn more about our partner schools.

The healthcare sector continues to be one of the fastest-growing industries in the U.S., and medical imaging plays a critical role in that growth*. Whether you’re starting a new career, transitioning from another field, or looking to expand your credentials, ultrasound and sonography offer rewarding opportunities with strong demand and job security.

* Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

January 2026 News & Updates for Sonography Students

📅 Sonography Program Application Deadlines – January & February 2026

  • Rowan College at Burlington County – Diagnostic Medical Sonography AAS (NJ)
    Application Window: November 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026
    Fall 2026 cohort; competitive admission with mandatory info session and transcript review.
    Program Info
  • Ascension St. Vincent College of Health Professions – Diagnostic Medical Sonography AAS (IN)
    Application Window: November 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026
    June 2026 start; CAAHEP-accredited hospital-based DMS program with required pre-admission conference.
    Program Info
  • NHTI – Concord’s Community College – Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certificate (NH)
    Admissions Deadline: January 9, 2026
    Selective DMS certificate program with January 9 admissions cutoff for the 2026 cohort.
    Program Info
  • Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Sciences – Sonography (BS) – Adult Cardiac & Abdominal/OBGYN (CA)
    Application Period: October 6, 2025 – January 15, 2026
    New 24-month BS Sonography tracks with Summer 2026 start; competitive application via KPSAHS portal.
    Program Info
  • Southwestern Illinois College – Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certificate (IL)
    Application Window: September 1, 2025 – February 1, 2026
    Fall 2026 DMS certificate; competitive hospital/clinical preparation for registered sonographer careers.
    Program Info
  • Clark State College – Diagnostic Medical Sonography AAS (OH)
    Application Window: December 5, 2025 – February 6, 2026 (5 p.m.)
    Online DMS application opens in December with a firm early-February closing date for the next cohort.
    Program Info
  • Lincoln Land Community College – Diagnostic Medical Sonography AAS (IL)
    Application Window: April 1, 2025 – February 6, 2026 (5 p.m., or until filled)
    Summer 2026 start; selective-admissions DMS program with extended April–February application window.
    Program Info
  • Northwestern Medicine – School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (IL)
    Deadline: February 15, 2026
    Hospital-based DMS program beginning August 2026; all required documents due by the February 15 deadline.
    Program Info

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📣 Upcoming Info Sessions for Sonography Programs – January 2026

  • Austin Community College – Diagnostic Medical Sonography (TX)
    Live virtual Sonography Program information session (Zoom)
    January 30, 2026 @ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM CT
    Register & Learn More
  • Hillsborough Community College – Diagnostic Medical Sonography AS (FL)
    Online DMS information sessions (Microsoft Teams)
    Next session: January 20, 2026 @ 11:00 AM ET, with an additional session listed for early February 2026 on the program page.
    Register & Learn More
  • College of the Canyons – Diagnostic Medical Sonography (CA)
    DMS information sessions (Zoom)
    Upcoming dates: January 22, 2026 @ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PT and February 12, 2026 @ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PT.
    Register & Learn More
  • CT State Community College – Gateway Campus – Diagnostic Medical Sonography A.S. (CT)
    Diagnostic Medical Sonography Online Info Session (Gateway)
    January 28, 2026 @ 4:00 PM ET
    Register & Learn More
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences – B.S. in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (AR)
    Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography information session (Zoom)
    January 9, 2026 @ 12:00 PM CT
    Register & Learn More

🏆 2026 Sonography Student Scholarship – Opening Soon

Applications for our 2026 Sonography Student Scholarship will open soon – stay tuned! Last year’s scholarship recipient was Katrina Valente (Mount Aloysius College). While you wait, you can read her winning essay and get a feel for what makes a standout submission. We’ll post the official 2026 dates and requirements as soon as the application window opens.

🎯 Updated: How to Choose & Apply to Ultrasound School in 2026

Selecting the right sonography program is a crucial step in your career journey. Sonographer Adrienne Hardy, RDMS shares expert insights in this 3-part series, covering everything from researching schools to submitting a strong application.

Choosing an Ultrasound School - 3 Part Series

Education & Career Information

We’ll help you learn about what it means to be an ultrasound technician, the various jobs in ultrasonography and related medical imaging careers.

How to Choose Your Degree?

Whether you choose to pursue an associates, bachelors or masters degree in ultrasound, you’ll find the information you’re looking for by visiting our ultrasound degree center.

Our goal is to help you learn about the details of the career, school application process, prerequisites, ARDMS certification requirements, as well as training and degree options.

If you’re looking to start a career as a sonographer, you’ll need a solid education and hands-on ultrasound training.  Explore your options today.

There are many ultrasound career & specialization choices available within medical imaging, and programs available to get you the education and training you need. Explore the options in our career center to find the specialization that’s right for you.

New to medical imaging?

Check out our sonography student resource center to learn more about the field.

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Ultrasound Schools Info Team Members

Ultrasound Schools Info has been a trusted source for degree and career information in the sonography community for over fourteen years. We have gathered a team of professionals to bring you insights, articles, and interviews from today’s leaders as well as pioneers in the medical imaging field. Meet the USI Team Wendy Fanello Managing Editor Read more

Ultrasound Physics: How To Master The Challenging Concepts

Ultrasound Physics: How To Master The Challenging Concepts

Candice Sellers, B.S., RDMS – Contributor Students attending ultrasound school consistently report that ultrasound physics is one of the most difficult courses in their program. It’s a required course and one that is important to master. Below you will find study tips and tools available to students to help them focus and hone in on… How I Mastered Ultrasound Physics

Tips For Avoiding Musculoskeletal Injuries in Sonographers

Tips For Avoiding Musculoskeletal Injuries in Sonographers

By Adrienne Hardy, RDMS (Ab, Ob/Gyn) – Contributor According to the SDMS, 90% of sonographers will sustain a work related musculoskeletal disorder; 20% will have a career ended because of the injury. With numbers this high it seems like it’s an inescapable truth that you must scan in pain or get injured at some point… Most Common Injuries in Sonographers

Surviving and Thriving in Sonography School

Surviving and Thriving in Sonography School

By Adrienne Hardy, RDMS (Ab, Ob/Gyn) – Contributor As I sat in my entrance interview for sonography school the professors spattered me with questions: “Do you have enough savings? What is your home like? How do you manage your time? Do you have someone who cares about your success and will support you in hard… Surviving and Thriving in Sonography School

Interview with Sonographer Carlos Reveles, RDMS

Interview with Sonographer Carlos Reveles, RDMS

We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Carlos Reveles, a high risk Ob/Gyn sonographer.  In this interview, Carlos shares with us what led to him being recently recognized as a standout sonographer by his employer, and what it’s like being a male in a traditionally female field.  Welcome Carlos! Hello my Name is Carlos… Explore Carlos’s Sonography Journey

Passing the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation Exam

Tips on Passing the SPI

Adrienne Hardy, RDMS (Ab, Ob/Gyn) – Contributor I clicked submit on the SPI physics exam and ran out the the room. The test proctor handed me a piece of paper with a huge scared looking picture of myself taken before the exam, my ARDMS number and the results of my SPI examination. My hand shook as… Passing the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation Exam

Stressed Sonography Student

How To Manage The Stress of Ultrasound School

Candice Sellers, B.S., RDMS – Contributor The Ultrasound School Experience Ultrasound school is a very exciting and rewarding experience. The excitement of finally reaching your goal of getting accepted into an accredited ultrasound program is certainly a tremendous milestone! However, there will be moments of frustration and stress that will occur during your journey in… How I Managed Stress While in My Sonography Program

Best Workplaces to Launch Your Sonography Career

Best Workplaces to Launch Your Sonography Career

Adrienne Hardy, RDMS (Ab, Ob/Gyn) – Contributor What to expect as you transition from DMS student to the medical imaging workplace. In this two-part series, sonographer Adrienne Hardy helps students transition from the daily structure of an ultrasound program to choosing and thriving in the right workplace. One of the best things about being a… Discover Your Ideal Sonography Workplace

DruAusten Fields, RDMS (AB, OB/GYN), RVT

The Makings of The Skilled Sonographer

DruAusten Fields, RDMS (AB, OB/GYN), RVT – Contributor The Skilled Sonographer, DruAusten Fields, RDMS (AB, OB/GYN), RVT looks back on the development of her SPI test prep mini-course, and her work to help others pass their SPI exam. When I look back on where I started versus where I am, I can confidently say I have… Tap into Dru’s Diagnostic Imaging Expertise

sonography machine controls

Effective Communication is Key in New Sonographer Orientation

Adrienne Hardy, RDMS (Ab, Ob/Gyn) – Contributor 5 Skills for Effective Communication in Your New Sonographer Employee Orientation “Communication is power. Those who have mastered its effective use can change their own experience of the world and the world’s experience of them. All behavior and feelings find their original roots in some form of communication.” -Tony… 5 Skills for Effective Communication in Your New Sonographer Employee Orientation

Adrienne Hardy, RDMS

Transitioning from Ultrasound School to the Workplace

Adrienne Hardy, RDMS (Ab, Ob/Gyn) – Contributor What to expect as you transition from DMS student to the medical imaging workplace. Congratulations! You ran the marathon of Sonography school and now have gotten a job! What a relief, right? All the pent up anxiety and pressure of ultrasound school feels let off like a pressure valve… Surviving the Transition: From Student to Sonographer Pro!

Lynn at school in scrubs

Why I Chose Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Lynn Nguyen – Sonography Student & Contributor Join Lynn on her journey as she pursues a 2nd career as a sonographer. Why Sonography? How Did I Get Here? I have never given sonography a thought much less loving the thought that I am going to be a sonographer one day. In high school I knew… Why I Chose Diagnostic Medical Sonography

DruAusten Fields, RDMS (AB, OB/GYN), RVT

The Learning Curve

DruAusten Fields, RDMS (AB, OB/GYN), RVT – Contributor The Skilled Sonographer, DruAusten Fields, RDMS (AB, OB/GYN), RVT shares her sonography story! From Indecision to Decision Deciding on a lifelong career can be stressful, especially at a young age. During high school was when I began toying with the idea of pursuing a career in the… Systems for Success in Sonography

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