Sonography

This 81-credit program is available in our women’s division and takes place over only 5 semesters. In less than two years you will be trained to enter the sonography field as an entry-level sonographer. Along with learning the foundations of sonography and healthcare in the classroom, you’ll also have extensive clinical training to prepare you for the role. All classes take place in person at our Brooklyn, NY campus.

Interested in applying? Learn more about our admissions requirements.

What Do Sonographers Do?

A diagnostic medical sonographer, or ultrasound technologist, is a highly-skilled medical professional who uses high frequency sound waves to produce visual images of organs, tissue and blood flow. 

Being a sonographer is an especially rewarding career in the healthcare industry. Sonographers interact with patients by acquiring diagnostic images to aid in diagnoses, and work in tandem with a variety of members of the healthcare team.

Sonographers can work in a variety of healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, imaging centers, academia, private offices,industry, and more. Sonographers are an integral part of the medical team of professionals who provide important clinical information used to deliver essential patient care.

Sonographer Salary and Career Outlook

Sonographers are in-demand across the country, especially in New York and the tri-state area. Sonographers enjoy one of the highest salaries for roles that only require an associate’s degree, and are in a great place to explore further education and career paths in healthcare.

At Touro University, our Radiography and Sonography programs have earned a stellar reputation in New York, boasting near-perfect job placement statistics in the field.

Some Quick Facts on Sonography Careers 

$77,740: Current annual mean annual wage for sonographers nationwide

$91,310: Current annual mean wage for sonographers in the NY/NJ/PA area

15%: Projected job growth, compared to 4% nationally

#1: The tri-state area is the top employer of sonographers in the nation

What You’ll Learn in the Sonography Program

Through a combination of didactic coursework and clinical practice, you will explore the fundamentals of sonography of the abdomen and superficial structures, obstetrics and gynecology, and vascular sonography, as well as essential healthcare subject areas including anatomy, pathology, patient care, ethics and more. You will have extensive opportunities to master your technical skills during hands-on training at various hospitals and medical centers throughout the city. During your time in the program, you’ll have a chance to perform various sonographic examinations and procedures, under the supervision of professional sonographers.

Our program will fully prepare you to secure your American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) credentials, then begin entry-level work in the abdomen (AB), obstetrics / gynecology (OB/GYN), and/or vascular technology (VT) specialty areas of sonography.

For more detail on course descriptions and credits, visit the Sonography curriculum page. 

Admission into the Program

Admission into the Sonography program requires a high school diploma or GED. You’ll also need to take an academic skills test (TEAS test, as well as placement tests for Math, English and Science), a drug test and fulfill other requirements. It’s not necessary to have any prior college-level coursework.

For more detailed admissions and application info, visit our Sonography admissions page.