Accredited Ultrasound Technician Schools in Oklahoma

(found 4 schools, updated in March 2017)

Popularly known as “The Sooner State”, Oklahoma has a wild west heritage, 250 museums, and a stunning landscaping offering just about everything imaginable in the way of outdoor sports. There is an active State Office of Rural Health promoting quality healthcare to rural Oklahoman residents, and Diagnostic Medical Sonographers can work in partnership to deliver quality services.

Best Sonography Training Programs in Oklahoma

There are four CAAHEP accredited ultrasound technician schools in Oklahoma in 2017 giving ultrasound technology students the opportunity to earn a diploma, certificate, Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography upon completing program requirements. Two of the schools are in Oklahoma City, one school is in Tulsa, and the fourth school is in Norman. Students can choose to specialize in cardiac sonography at the Oklahoma State University in Oklahoma City or at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center which is also in Oklahoma City. Ultrasound technician certification through ARDMS is the recommended final step in preparing for a successful career in ultrasound technology.

Salaries and Career Outlook for Sonographers in Oklahoma

BLS statistics indicate that the average ultrasound tech salary in Oklahoma as of 2106 was $66,470. Though the salary amount is less than the national average for this position, the projected growth rate is high. However, the salaries easily exceed the national average for specialized sonographers. For example, there are jobs advertised for a registered vascular sonographer paying over $80,000. Naturally, the amount of pay depends on many factors like ARDMS registration and the number of years of job experience. | See Job Openings

The job outlook for the period 2014-2024 for the whole of the United States is 26.4 percent, but for Oklahoma it is 21.4 percent with an average annual increase of 40 positions annually. This is a good state for developing a career in Diagnostic Medical Sonography since there is such a large rural area where delivery of health services is needed. | See Job Openings

Best Paying Regions in Oklahoma

Here are the 3 top paying regions in Oklahoma in terms of annual median wages:

1. Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area: $69,700
2. Tulsa: $66,640
3. Oklahoma City: $66,600

A List of Accredited Ultrasound Technician Schools in Oklahoma

Moore Norman Technology Center

Address: 4701 12th Avenue
Zip: 73069
City: Norman
Website: www.mntc.edu
Contact Person: Shawna Herell
Contact Email: shawna.herell@mntc.edu
Contact Phone: (405) 364-5763 x 7200
Program: Diploma in Sonography
Accreditation: CAAHEP Accredited
Program Length: 1,950 instructional and clinical hours; 15 months to complete the program
Application Deadline: May 19, 2017
Program Start Date: Fall
Main Courses: Abdominal Ultrasound, OB/GYN Sonography, Vascular Sonography, Small Parts Ultrasound, Advanced Ultrasound, Sonography Bioeffects, Medical Ethics and Law, Patient Care Ultrasound, Ultrasound Physics & Instrumentation, Introduction to Ultrasound, Clinical Education
Clinical Sites: Contact program to get names of clinical affiliations
Estimated Tuition, Fees and Costs: Total Program Costs: $9,879.50 (in-district), $10,854.50 (out-of-district)
Financial Aid Opportunity: Federal and state grants like Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant Program, Federal Pell Grant and Federal Supplement Educational Opportunity; Scholarships like MNTC Foundation Scholarships, Hispanic Scholarship Fund and MNTC Tuition Waiver; Bureau of Indian Affairs assistance; Military Veterans’ Assistance

Oklahoma State University

Address: 900 North Portland Avenue
Zip: 73107
City: Oklahoma City
Website: www.osuokc.edu
Contact Person: Christina Stewart
Contact Email: Christina.Stewart@osuokc.edu
Contact Phone: (405) 945-3328
Program: Associate Degree in Cardiac Sonography
Accreditation: CAAHEP Accredited
Program Length: 65 credit hours (5 semesters after admittance to sonography program)
Application Deadline: May 31, 2017
Program Start Date: August
Main Courses: Cardiovascular Ultrasound, Cardiovascular Concepts, Ultrasound Physics & Instrumentation, Patient Care & Medical Ethics & Law, Clinical Experience
Clinical Sites: Primarily located in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area but travel may be required across the state to other clinical sites
Estimated Tuition, Fees and Costs: Tuition Per Credit – $122.40 to $150.10 (in-state), $340.45 to $368.15 (out-of-state); Other costs including uniforms, supplies, registry examination fees, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification, books, background checks, drug screens, etc.
Financial Aid Opportunity: Scholarships including Tuition Waivers, Health Sciences Scholarships and Foundation Scholarships; grants and loans including Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant, FSEOG Grant, Pell Grant, Federal Direct Loans and so on

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Address: 1200 North Stonewall, Suite 3021
Zip: 73117-1215
City: Oklahoma City
Website: www.ouhsc.edu
Contact Person: Kari Boyce PhD, RDMS, RDCS
Contact Email: kari-boyce@ouhsc.edu
Contact Phone: (405) 271-8001 x 43402
Program: Baccalaureate Degree in General Sonography, Baccalaureate Degree in Vascular Sonography, Baccalaureate Degree in Cardiac Sonography
Accreditation: CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT Recognized
Program Length: 68 semester hours in sonography education after completing 64 semester hours of general education; 4 years of study
Application Deadline: March 1
Program Start Date: Summer
Main Courses: Clinical Anatomy, Patient Care and Management, Radiologic Physics & Radiation Protection, Introduction to Clinical Sonography, Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation, Cardiac Sonography, Gynecologic & Obstetrical Sonography, Abdominal Sonography, Advanced Sonography and Clinical Sonography, Cardiovascular Sonography, Correlative Imaging
Clinical Sites: Contact the school to get more information
Estimated Tuition, Fees and Costs: Tuition Per Credit – $152.50 (in-state), $477.40 (out-of-state); Students pay additional amounts for textbooks, uniforms and supplies, lab and course fees, etc.
Financial Aid Opportunity: Grants and loans including Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Direct Subsidized Loan, Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, Federal Direct Parent Plus Loan, Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant, and Lew Wentz Loan; Scholarships and Waivers like Sooner Heritage Scholarships, Ted Greenberg Memorial Scholarship, Tuition Waivers

Tulsa Community College

Address: 909 South Boston Avenue, MP 458
Zip: 74119
City: Tulsa
Website: www.tulsacc.edu
Contact Person: Aimee Francois BS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
Contact Email: aimee.francois@tulsacc.edu
Contact Phone: (918) 595-2059
Program: Associates Degree in Sonography, Certificate in Sonography
Accreditation: CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT Recognized
Program Length: 72-73 credit hours including 18 hours of general education and 54-55 hours of specialized courses (5 semesters)
Application Deadline: April 1
Program Start Date: Fall
Main Courses: Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Abdominal Sonography, OB/GYN Sonography, Neurosonography and Small Parts Sonography, Vascular Ultrasound, Medical Terminology, Applied Medical Physics, Acoustical Physics and Instrumentation, Clinical Practice
Estimated Tuition, Fees and Costs: Tuition Per Credit Hour – $126.42 (resident), $326.42 (non-resident); Application Fee – $20; Student Medical Insurance Per Course – $45; Other possible costs including laboratory fees, uniforms, books, background check and drug screen, ARDMS registry exam, clinical report system, Malpractice insurance, etc.