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New York Ultrasound Technician Schools

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New York is the third most populated state, but it is home to New York City – the most populated city in the nation. Many industries flourish and thrive in New York from agriculture to health care and finance and more. As of 2013, there were 4,320 diagnostic medical sonographers employed in the state of New York. By 2020, this number is expected to reach 4,810.

The median annual wage for ultrasound technicians working in New York is $67,000 coming in just above the national median. Analysts project continuous growth for the profession, expressing a suspected 34% increase in total employment between 2010 and 2020.

Ultrasound Tech Programs in NY

Sonography programs in NY will help prepare you for a career as a diagnostic medical sonographer. These programs will teach you about human anatomy and physiology, healthcare ethics, and how to use medical imaging equipment. You may also learn how to communicate with patients and physicians. Select programs may also include a clinical interships component that allows for hands-on experience. You may also specialize in a specific field of sonography such as radiology, pediatrics, cardiovascular, or abdominal.

Certification Requirements in New York

There are a number of educational institutions in the state of New York that offer programs in diagnostic medical sonography. Ten schools in New York offer a program that has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Ultrasound technicians who hope to work in New York are not required to obtain certification, but it is highly encouraged by employers. To gain certification, one must take a voluntary exam released by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

Ultrasound Technician Salary in New York

In 2013, New York’s ultrasound technicians earned a median wage of $67,000 compared to the national median wage of $66,400. Those who fell in the top 10% of earners in New York made a salary of $87,900, while those in the bottom 10% averaged $50,900. The median hourly wage for diagnostic medical sonographers in New York in 2013 was $32.20.

The New York State Department of Labor predicts a 34% increase in total employment to occur between 2010 and 2020. This growth will result in 4,810 technicians being employed in New York by 2020. Due to growth and net replacement analysts project 180 job openings per year.

New York Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary by Local Area:

Local Area Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Salary
New York (all) $32.20 $67,000
Albany – Schenectady – Troy, NY $30.88 $64,200
Binghamton, NY $29.94 $62,300
Buffalo – Niagara Falls, NY $30.94 $64,400
Elmira, NY $31.31 $65,100
Nassau-Suffolk, NY $31.39 $65,300
New York – White Plains – Wayne, NY $32.04 $66,600
Poughkeepsie – Newburgh – Middletown, NY $35.21 $73,200
Rochester, NY $31.45 $65,400
Syracuse, NY $35.13 $73,100
Utica – Rome, NY $33.74 $70,200

Source: New York Wage Information (2013)

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More Ultrasound Schools in New York

Other diagnostic medical sonography schools in New York include:

School Name School Address
Hudson Valley Community College 80 Vandenburgh Ave, Troy, New York 12180
Hunter Business School 3601 Hempstead Tpk, Levittown, New York 11756
Institute of Allied Medical Professions-New York 225 West 34th Street, New York, New York 10122
LIU Brooklyn 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, New York 11201
New York Medical Career Training Center 36-09 Main St 5th Fl, Flushing, New York 11354
New York Methodist Hospital Center for Allied Health Education 1401 Kings Hwy, Brooklyn, New York 11229
Rochester Institute of Technology 1 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, New York 14623
St James Mercy Hospital School of Radiologic Science 411 Canisteo Street, Hornell, New York 14843
Trocaire College 360 Choate Ave, Buffalo, New York 14220
Upstate Medical University 750 E Adams St, Syracuse, New York 13210
Western Suffolk BOCES 152 Laurel Hill Rd, Northport, New York 11768

Median Annual Salary for Related Jobs in New York

  • Diagnostic Medial Sonographers
  • Radiologic Technologists
  • Cardiovascular Technicians
  • M.R.I. Technologists

Source: New York Wage Information (2013)

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