DEGREES IN Sonography
Diagnostic Medical Sonography-Abdomen-Extended and Obstetrics/ Gynecology Concentrations
By the Numbers
Why Choose This Program
Students learn scanning procedures in abdominal, superficial structures, gynecological, obstetrical, and vascular ultrasound. Sonography graduates find work in hospitals, clinics, imaging centers, and mobile scanning services.
At SCTCC, we give students the opportunities to complete clinical internship experiences. Internships let students put their classroom knowledge to the test in the real world and opens doors to career opportunities after graduation.
Applying to Sonography
After applying to SCTCC in Pre-Sonography, you will complete pre-requisites and then apply to the program during the open application period. SCTCC’s Sonography program accepts 12 students each fall semester after the program application process.
Fall 2024
- 516 people applied to Pre-Sonography
- 156 were accepted and enrolled in Pre-Sonography
Fall 2025
- 86 people applied to Sonography during the open application period
- 56 were qualified
- 12 were accepted to start Fall 2025
Historical data for the average student accepted to Sonography:
- Has a GPA between 3.86 and 3.97
- Took the entrance USA exam and the average score was 2.21
- Earned an AA, Health Science Broad Field AS, bachelor’s degree, or other health degree before applying
- Completed the Nursing Assistant (CNA) course
Volunteer for Scanning
Sonography students are taking volunteers for scanning. Dressing in comfortable clothing is preferred, and if you are able to keep from eating for at least 2-4 hours prior to your volunteer appointment time, this is greatly appreciated.
Placement rate from self-reported data of graduates available for work in field of study up to one year post graduation. Wage data is from Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). SCTCC Consumer Information.
From Degree to Career
When you choose the Sonography program at SCTCC, you will gain skills that will directly transfer to the workplace. There are several employers in the St. Cloud area that are ready to hire diagnostic medical sonographers.
From learning to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals, to being able to critically think and apply learned knowledge, SCTCC graduates learn the necessary skills needed to succeed in the workforce. We teach students to be committed to continuing their knowledge and expertise.
Graduates from our Sonography program learn to recognize normal and pathological ultrasound images of the human organs, musculoskeletal, and vascular systems as well as analyze, record, and process ultrasound images to be interpreted by a physician.
Students can identify the physical principles and parameters of sound waves in the production and processing of ultrasound imaging, identify normal sonographic anatomy of the human organs, musculoskeletal, and vascular systems, and demonstrate scanning proficiencies in a simulated clinical laboratory setting of the human organs, musculoskeletal, and vascular systems.
After graduation, students will have completed clinical internships and be proficient in the scanning of the human body under the guidance of registered sonographers. We even prepare students to take the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) specialty examinations in physics, abdomen, and OB/GYN.
The goal of the Sonography program at SCTCC is to prepare competent entry-level general sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
Quick Glance
- Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.
- Committed to ongoing learning to maintain knowledge and expertise.
- Be able to critically think and apply learned knowledge.
- Recognize normal and pathological ultrasound images of the human organs, musculoskeletal and vascular systems.
- Analyze record and process ultrasound images to be interpreted by a physician.
- Identify the physical principles and parameters of sound waves in the production and processing of ultrasound imaging.
- Identify normal sonographic anatomy of the human organs, musculoskeletal and vascular systems.
- Demonstrate scanning proficiencies in a simulated clinical laboratory setting of the human organs, musculoskeletal and vascular systems.
- Complete clinical internships and be proficient in the scanning of the human body under the guidance of registered sonographers.
- Be prepared to take the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) specialty examinations in Physics, Abdomen and OB/GYN.
- To prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the abdominal-extended and obstetrics and gynecology sonography concentrations.
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Types of Careers
Students who graduate from our Sonography program have various career options. From working in a hospital, clinic, or mobile setting, students can find the employment path right for them.
Our graduates have specialized in obstetrics, vascular, pediatrics, musculoskeletal, and breast. You can even find SCTCC graduates working in sales and marketing, management, education, research, or even as an application specialist.
Potential Employers
SCTCC graduates could work with multiple employers. We teach students the skills necessary for the workforce, so they are certain to impress wherever they work.
Students have worked for hospitals, clinics, imaging services, ultrasound companies, and temporary services. Our graduates have even found opportunities with colleges, vascular centers, breast centers, and obstetric centers.
Projected Job Growth
Students graduating from the Sonographer program at SCTCC have projected job security. Diagnostic Medical Sonographers will see a growth change of 14.4% from 2022-2032. Data from the Occupational Employment Statics program, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://apps.deed.state.mn.us/lmi/projections
Quick Glance
Types of Careers
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Hospital Setting
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Clinic Setting
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Mobile Setting
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Specialization in Obstetrics, Vascular, Pediatrics, Musculoskeletal & Breast
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Sales & Marketing
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Application Specialist
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Management
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Education
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Research
Potential Employers
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Hospitals
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Clinics
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Imaging Services
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Ultrasound Companies
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Temporary Services
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Colleges
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Vascular Centers
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Breast Centers
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Obstetric Centers
SCTCC graduates have proudly served various local healthcare systems. From St. Cloud VA, St. Cloud Hospital, Lake Health System, and Cuyuna Medical Center.
Our students have even worked with Lakewood Health System, CentraCare Health, Essentia Health, Minneapolis VA, and the Center for Diagnostic Imaging.
By utilizing skills taught in the SCTCC classroom, a day in the life of our graduates looks like working for Essentia health as a certified Sonographer.
Quick Glance
- St. Cloud VA
- St. Cloud Hospital
- Lake Health System
- Cuyuna Medical Center
- Lakewood Health System
- CentraCare Health
- Essentia Health
- Minneapolis VA
- Rayus
- St. Luke’s Hospital
- Park Nicolett
The St. Cloud Technical & Community College (SCTCC) Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355-113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
Phone: 727-210-2350
Fax: 727-210-2354
(www.caahep.org)
Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
6021 University Boulevard, Suite 500
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Phone: 443-973-3251
Fax: 866-738-3444
(https://www.jrcdms.org)
Sonography students can complete national registries through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) during the program and after graduation.
Program Effectiveness Data
- Program Effectiveness Data 2023
- Achievement Report Graduating Class 2015
- Achievement Report Graduating Class 2016
- Achievement Report Graduating Class 2017
- Achievement Report Graduating Class 2018
- Achievement Report Graduating Class 2019
- Achievement Report Graduating Class 2020
- Achievement Report Graduating Class 2021
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Are you ready to learn more about the Sonography program and being a student at SCTCC?
Fill out this form to receive useful information that's specific to your program.
- Call us at 320-308-5089
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Email us at recruitment@sctcc.edu
- On campus Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Visiting campus is an excellent opportunity to learn about SCTCC programs, the application process, and tour the state-of-the-art-labs and classrooms.
Paying for College
Students choose SCTCC for a lot of reasons, but saving money is one reason we hear from almost every student at SCTCC. We’ve got a breakdown of the costs for the program, along with information on financial aid and scholarships.
Apply just once and you are considered for all eligible SCTCC scholarships.
PROGRAM INFO FOR CURRENT STUDENTS
The SCTCC Sonography Club is actively involved on campus and out in the community.
Sonography Instructor
Good Stuff
Sonography Accredited for Ten Years
SCTCC Recipient of $1 Million Grant for Sonography Training
