GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
A degree program — most commonly a two-year associate degree, though bachelor's programs exist — preparing students to operate ultrasound equipment to create diagnostic images of internal organs, tissues, and blood flow. Includes physics of sound, patient care, sonographic anatomy, and clinical practicum rotations. Leads to ARDMS certification eligibility.
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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Casa Loma College-Los Angeles
Private UniversitySherman Oaks, CA · 43% admit
Lincoln University (CA)
Private UniversityOakland, CA · $13,150/yr
Concorde Career Institute-Tampa
For-Profit CollegeTampa, FL · 96% admit
AdventHealth University
Private UniversityOrlando, FL · $21,420/yr
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
Private UniversityFort Lauderdale, FL · $25,056/yr · 97% admit
Lewis University
Private UniversityRomeoville, IL · $39,200/yr · 71% admit
Roosevelt University
Private UniversityChicago, IL · $21,315/yr · 97% admit
Allen College
Private UniversityWaterloo, IA
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Private UniversityDes Moines, IA · $17,664/yr · 100% admit
Concorde Career College-Kansas City
For-Profit CollegeKansas City, MO · 96% admit
MCPHS University
Private UniversityBoston, MA · $40,530/yr · 85% admit
Baker College
Private UniversityOwosso, MI · $13,000/yr · 82% admit
Concordia University-Saint Paul
Private UniversitySaint Paul, MN · $25,600/yr · 79% admit
St Catherine University
Private UniversitySaint Paul, MN · $51,454/yr · 92% admit
Bryan College of Health Sciences
Private UniversityLincoln, NE · $20,640/yr · 67% admit
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
Private UniversityOmaha, NE · $17,885/yr · 73% admit
Eastwick College-Ramsey
For-Profit CollegeRamsey, NJ · $18,057/yr
Mandl School-The College of Allied Health
For-Profit CollegeNew York, NY · $21,700/yr
The University of Findlay
Private UniversityFindlay, OH · $41,164/yr · 83% admit
Kettering College
Private UniversityKettering, OH · $16,320/yr · 77% admit
University of Rio Grande
Private UniversityRio Grande, OH · $20,560/yr
Great Lakes Institute of Technology
For-Profit CollegeErie, PA
Misericordia University
Private UniversityDallas, PA · $40,370/yr · 71% admit
Mount Aloysius College
Private UniversityCresson, PA · $27,072/yr · 82% admit
Baptist Health Sciences University
Private UniversityMemphis, TN · $13,796/yr · 82% admit
South College
For-Profit CollegeKnoxville, TN · $18,535/yr
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
For-Profit CollegeSan Antonio, TX · $13,760/yr · 100% admit
Southside College of Health Sciences
Technical SchoolColonial Heights, VA
Bellin College
Private UniversityGreen Bay, WI · $30,952/yr · 97% admit
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Private UniversityMequon, WI · $35,470/yr · 78% admit
Marian University
Private UniversityFond du Lac, WI · $35,178/yr · 75% admit
Parker University
Private UniversityDallas, TX · $17,893/yr
Meridian College
For-Profit CollegeSarasota, FL
ECPI University
For-Profit CollegeVirginia Beach, VA · $18,484/yr · 75% admit
Platt College-Los Angeles
For-Profit CollegeAlhambra, CA · $14,922/yr
Southern Technical College (FL)
For-Profit CollegeFort Myers, FL · $14,894/yr
The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest
For-Profit CollegeHouston, TX
Florida National University-Main Campus
For-Profit CollegeHialeah, FL · $17,368/yr
Eastern International College-Jersey City
For-Profit CollegeJersey City, NJ · $18,383/yr · 70% admit
Southeastern College-West Palm Beach
For-Profit CollegeWest Palm Beach, FL · $24,480/yr · 87% admit
The College of Health Care Professions-Austin
For-Profit CollegeAustin, TX
CBD College
Private UniversityLos Angeles, CA
PCI College
For-Profit CollegeCerritos, CA
Smith Chason College
For-Profit CollegeLos Angeles, CA · $19,040/yr
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology (FL)
For-Profit CollegeAltamonte Springs, FL · $18,168/yr
ATA College (OK)
For-Profit CollegeTulsa, OK · $18,850/yr
Southwest University at El Paso
For-Profit CollegeEl Paso, TX · $16,000/yr
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology (Delray Beach, FL)
For-Profit CollegeDelray Beach, FL · $18,168/yr
Midwestern Career College
For-Profit CollegeChicago, IL
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
For-Profit CollegeSan Jose, CA
Field of Study
Healthcare & Medicine
CIP Code
51.0910
Allied Health Sciences
A degree program covering the spectrum of clinical health support roles including medical imaging, rehabilitation, respiratory care, and clinical laboratory science. Designed to prepare graduates for multiple credentialing pathways in the allied health professions.
Chiropractic Medicine
Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) program focusing on spinal manipulation, musculoskeletal health, and holistic patient care.
Clinical Laboratory Science
Trains students to perform and interpret diagnostic laboratory tests on blood, urine, and tissue samples used to detect, diagnose, and monitor diseases. Students study hematology, microbiology, immunohematology, and clinical chemistry. Graduates holding the baccalaureate degree become eligible to sit for a national certification examination such as the MLS(ASCP), and work in hospital labs, reference laboratories, and blood banks.
Cosmetology
Hair, skin, and nail services - training students to cut, trim, and style hair, apply cosmetic preparations, and perform manicures, pedicures, and facial treatments. Covers chemical applications, esthetics, shampooing, sanitation and safety, customer service, and salon management, and prepares students for practice as licensed cosmetologists.
Dental Assisting
Supporting dentists in clinical settings - preparing patients and equipment for procedures, assisting chairside, taking dental radiographs and mouth impressions, and handling office administrative duties under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists. Covers sterilization and equipment maintenance, pre- and post-operative patient care, scheduling, and medical record-keeping.
Dental Hygiene
Prepares students for clinical practice in preventive oral health care including teeth cleaning, periodontal assessment, radiograph interpretation, and patient education. Students complete supervised clinical hours in dental hygiene clinics. Graduates of a CODA-accredited program become eligible for licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) by passing the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination together with their state's clinical examination and licensing requirements, then work in private dental practices, public health clinics, and research settings.
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