Ultrasound Technician Schools in Mississippi

Find Mississippi’s Top Sonography Schools in 2021

Using the power of sound waves, diagnostic medical sonographers perform ultrasound imaging procedures on patients, which allows them to capture photos of their internal organs or vascular system. Referring physicians use these images to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, as well as monitor the growth of a fetus.

Sonography is seeing lots of momentum because of the potential for a high salary, relatively short education and training period, and that fact that job availability is expected to increase by 14.7% by 2026 (CareerOneStop). We will go into each of these topics later, as well as connect you with accredited ultrasound technician schools where you can receive the education you need to become a sonographer.

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CAAHEP Accredited Diagnostic Sonography Programs

The primary accrediting body for sonography programs is the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). A school becomes accredited by CAAHEP once it has met their DMS Accreditation Standards and Guidelines as well as passed a series of program reviews, including a self-study review and a site visit. This ensures that the school can provide a high quality education to their students as they prepare to enter the healthcare workforce.

The successful completion of a recognized Mississippi DMS program is the most comprehensive and direct way students can earn eligibility to sit for the ARDMS​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Sonography Principles & Instrumentation (SPI) exam, as well as a specialty exam. Passing both of their exams will allow you to receive professional certification in diagnostic medical sonography.

If you’re currently enrolled in or have been accepted to a CAAHEP accredited program, you’re also eligible to apply for the UltrasoundSchoolsInfo semi-annual $1,000 scholarship. Click here to learn more.

Accredited Sonography Schools in Mississippi in 2021

There is only one school in Mississippi that is CAAHEP accredited and offers certificates or degrees in diagnostic medical sonography as of August 2020:

Certification Requirements in Mississippi

There are currently no licensure or certification requirements for diagnostic medical sonographers in Mississippi. However, many states are considering moving toward required licensure, so it’s a smart thing to consider as you search for jobs. In addition, most employers prefer or require certification from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). The only way to earn their certification is by taking and passing their exam. Below are two testing locations in Mississippi where you can take the exam once you meet the required ARDMS prerequisites:

• 431 Main St, Tupelo, MS 38804
• 6360 Interstate 55 North Frontage Rd #250, Jackson, MS 39211

Graduating from a certificate or degree program accredited by the CAAHEP will automatically qualify you to sit for the ARDMS certification exam.

Additional Certification Information

Certification overview
About the ARDMS

How Much do Ultrasound Techs make in Mississippi?

The mean annual salary for sonographers in Mississippi is $61,480,* or $29.59 per hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).  Conditions in your area may vary. Those in the top of their field in the 90th percentile earned an average annual wage of $59,970, while those in the bottom 10th percentile earned a mean salary of $43,710 a year, as of May 2019. 

Where you work, amount of education, whether or not you received certification from the ARDMS, and more play a role in how much you can earn. For example, outpatient care centers tend to pay the most, though hospitals have the highest employment numbers. In addition, diagnostic medical sonography is one of the highest paying careers available with just an Associate’s Degree, and earning a Bachelor’s Degree will open you up to higher paying positions as well.