Title: Medical Sonographer | Education Requirements & Job Details
Headings: Becoming a Sonographer
Becoming a Sonographer
What Does a Sonographer Do?
Workplace Details
Salary and Job Outlook
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Steps to Become a Sonographer
Identify desirable educational programs (and avoid the bad ones).
Earn an associate or bachelor's degree or attend a non-degree program, depending on your circumstances.
Get licensed, based on your state's requirements.
Pass a specialty exam.
Entertain your options for career advancement as experience grows.
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Medical sonography theory
Sonography physics
Sonographic anatomy and pathology
OB/GYN scanning
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Ethnic and cultural diversity
Instrumentation
Sectional anatomy
Sonography procedures
BACHELOR'S DEGREE
Echocardiography
Fetal scanning
Healthcare ethics
Vascular sonography
Keys to Success as a Medical Sonographer
Necessary Skills and Qualities
Thorough knowledge of anatomy
Attention to detail
Ability to multitask
Good physical health and strength
Dexterity in both arms
Additional Credentials

Content: $74,700
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $52,400
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $99,700
2014-2024 Job Growth: 15%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 40
SALARY BY METRO AREA: City
Entry Level
Median
Lots of Experience
Hartford
$39,820
$74,170
$100,820
Bridgeport
$53,990
$64,750
$94,340
New Haven
$58,050
$78,610
$100,650
DELAWARE
Median Salary: $71,600
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $56,900
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $91,200
2014-2024 Job Growth: 25%
Projected Annual Job Openings: