Accredited Sonography Schools in South Carolina

(found 2 schools, updated in April 2017)

Historical South Carolina is filled with historical sites like Fort Sumter and the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. Popular locations include Hilton Head Island, romantic and historic Charleston, and the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The South Carolina healthcare industry is positioning itself to serve a growing need for services in all areas of the state and has thriving medical center, research and medical technology sectors. There are opportunities for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in all areas of the healthcare industry in 2017.

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Sonography Educational Programs in South Carolina

Ultrasound technology students can select to attend one of two accredited CAAHEP sonography schools in South Carolina in 2017 for classroom and clinical training. Both schools are technical colleges. Greenville Technical College offers an Associate degree in general sonography. Horry Georgetown Technical College offers a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program that leads to a certificate in general sonography. It is important to become an ARDMS registered sonographer because the credential gives employers the assurances they want that students have mastered the classroom and clinical training.

Salaries and Career Outlook for Sonographers in South Carolina

The average salary for sonographers in South Carolina was $62,490, making it one of the lower paying states for this profession as of 2016. However, statistics also show that employment growth in terms of number of jobs is expected to be very good. There are currently 720 employed sonographers, but it is projected there will be 890 by the year 2024. This represents the addition of about 30 new positions each year. Spartanburg pays the highest sonography salaries, but Columbia has the highest number of ultrasound jobs.

Best Paying Regions in South Carolina

Here are the 5 top paying regions in South Carolina in terms of annual median wages:

1. Spartanburg: $68,620
2. Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin: $65,320
3. Charleston-North Charleston: $64,890
4. Florence: $64,380
5. Columbia: $59,270

A List of Best Schools for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Study in South Carolina

Greenville Technical College

Address: 506 South Pleasantburg Drive
Zip: 29607
City: Greenville
Website: www.gvltec.edu
Contact Person: Ronda Keller BS, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)
Contact Email: ronda.keller@gvltec.edu
Contact Phone: (864) 250-8110
Program: Accredited Associate Degree Program in General Sonography
Accreditation: CAAHEP
Program Length: 7 semesters with 82 to 83 credits
Start Date: Summer
Main Courses: Abdominal Ultrasound, OB/GYN Sonography, Ultrasound Physics & Instrumentation, Embryology and First Trimester Ultrasound, Sonographic Anatomy of the Abdomen, Gynecology, Patient Care for Sonography, Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, Microcomputer Applications, Clinical Education, Imaging Practicum
Clinical Sites: Located throughout the Upstate of South Carolina and Western North Carolina
Estimated Tuition and Fees: Tuition & Fees (12 Credits) – $2,163 (in-county), $2,343 (out-of-county), $4,275 (out-of-state); South Carolina Lottery Tuition Assistance is available to reduce tuition
Financial Aid Opportunity: Federal grants including Pell Grant and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG); State grants including South Carolina Need-Based Grant, GTC Vocational Grant and South Carolina Lottery Tuition Assistant (SCLTA); Federal loans like Federal Stafford Direct Loans and Federal PLUS Direct Loan; Veterans Benefits; Scholarships like Greenville Tech Foundation Scholarships, Lillian Simpson Scholarship, Laurel Scholarship and Life Scholarship

Horry Georgetown Technical College in Conway

Address: Grand Strand Campus, 743 Hemlock Avenue
Zip: 29577
City: Myrtle Beach
Website: www.hgtc.edu
Contact Person: Caryn Atkins
Contact Email: Caryn.Atkins@hgtc.edu
Contact Phone: (843) 477-2181
Program: Accredited Certificate Program in General Sonography
Accreditation: CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT Recognized
Program Length: 4 semesters with 39 credit hours
Application Deadline: March 15
Start Date: Fall
Main Courses: OB/GYN, Abdominal Sonography, DMS Cross Sectional Anatomy, Sonographic Instrumentation, Clinical Education, Imaging Practicum
Clinical Sites: Marion, Florence, Georgetown, Horry and Brunswick Counties
Estimated Tuition, Fees and Costs: Tuition & Fees – $6,566; Books and Supplies – $1,600
Financial Aid Opportunity: Federal grants and loans including Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant and Federal Loans; types of state financial aid including SC Lottery Tuition Assistance, SC Life Scholarship and SC Need-Based Grant; Other scholarships like Christine Armstrong Nursing Scholarship, Franklin & Elsie Burroughs Scholarship, James H. Burroughs Scholarship Fund, David “Tommy” Jones Scholarship, Gayle Harrison McGinnis Memorial Scholarship, Margaret Hunter Shaw Scholarship, Horry & Georgetown County State Farm Agents Scholarship and more

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