Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician at Northwest Shoals Community College in Muscle Shoals, AL

Health Professions & Clinical Sciences ASSOCIATE CIP 51.0910

Total Graduates

11

Class of 2025

Annual Tuition & Fees

$5,131

In-state, incl. fees

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician.
Degree Level ASSOCIATE
CIP Code 51.0910
Program Family Health Professions & Clinical Sciences

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 11 graduates
Award Year 2025

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Northwest Shoals Community College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
Diagnostic Medical Sonography100%———
Diagnostic Imaging - Radiography82%———

In the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Northwest Shoals Community College, 100% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Diagnostic Imaging - Radiography program at Northwest Shoals Community College, 82% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$89,340

10-Year Job Growth

+13%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
$71,472+13%
75%
primary100% confidence
$84,496+17.3%
75%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$67,005

Peak Salary

$111,675

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

✓ Skills Covered in Program (6)

● Active Listening
● Social Perceptiveness
● Speaking
● Reading Comprehension
● Monitoring
● Critical Thinking

ℹ Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

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Institution

Location Muscle Shoals, AL

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $5,131
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $9,001
Average Net Price $3,054

Program Information

CIP Code: 51.0910
CIP Family: 51
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