(found 8 schools, updated in May 2017)
Wisconsin has over 42,000 miles of rivers and streams and is considered a premier fishing location whether on the Great Lakes or the Eagle River Chain. Residents spend a lot of time outdoors bicycling, hiking and spelunking. However, the state also offers many historical and cultural attractions including the Aztalan archaeological site and the fascinating Fort Crawford Military Hospital, built in 1831 and now serving as a museum to preserve medical history. Ultrasound technologists will find a strong healthcare industry in Wisconsin focused on finding qualified and skilled professionals who can help the state meet the needs of its population.
Take Sonography Training in Wisconsin
There is a large selection of Diagnostic Medical Sonography schools in Wisconsin in 2017 that are accredited by the CAAHEP. With 8 school choices, students have the option of selecting to enter a training program in sonography to to earn a certificate in general sonography, cardiac sonography or vascular sonography; a Baccalaureate degree with a general sonography, cardiac sonography or vascular sonography concentration; or an Associate degree in general sonography or vascular sonography. Ultrasound technology students also have a varied selection of locations in 2017 that include Milwaukee, Janesville, Mequon, Eau Claire, Green Bay and Madison. Earning the ARDMS credential is necessary upon program completion in order to take advantage of the best employment opportunities.
Salaries and Career Outlook for Ultrasound Technicians in Wisconsin
The statistics show that sonographers earn excellent pay in Wisconsin in 2016 with an average salary of $72,920. There are 1,540 employed sonographers, and by 2024 the number of positions is projected to stand at 1,560. Statistics indicate that the average salary varies quite a bit by nonmetropolitan area. The western Wisconsin area has an average salary of $70,880, while south central Wisconsin has a higher rate at $73,110. The metropolitan area paying the highest annual salary is Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis at $75,070. | See Job Openings
Best Paying Regions in Wisconsin
Here are the 5 top paying regions in Wisconsin in terms of annual median wages:
- Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis: $79,650
- Oshkosh-Neenah: $79,000
- La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN: $78,100
- Madison: $77,530
- Eau Claire: $77,420
- South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area: $75,510
- Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area: $74,500
- Wausau: $74,310
- Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area: $70,890
- Green Bay: $66,690
A List of Ultrasound Technician Schools in Wisconsin
Seven schools in six cities in Wisconsin offer CAAHEP accredited sonography programs in 2017.
University of Wisconsin
Address: 2200 East Kenwood Boulevard
Zip: 53201
City: Milwaukee
Website: uwm.edu/healthsciences
Contact Person: Amanda Smith MS, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: (414) 229-3920
(Online) Sonography Programs: Bachelor Degree in General Sonography and Bachelor Degree in Vascular Sonography)
Accreditation: CAAHEP
Program Length: 4 years
Main Courses: Abdominal Sonography, OB/Gynecology, Vascular Sonography, Sonographic Physics & Instrumentation, Introduction to Musculoskeletal Sonography, Introduction to Fetal Echo, Neurosonography, Clinical Education
Estimated Tuition, Fees and Costs: 2017-2018 Tuition – $9,534 (resident), $13,578 (MN Reciprocity), $13,580 (Midwest Student Exchange Rate), $20,814 (non-resident); Books/Supplies – $800
Financial Aid Opportunity: Grants including Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant, Bureau of Indian Affairs Grant and Wisconsin Gear Up Grant; Loan programs like Federal Direct Loans; Scholarships like Merit-Based Scholarship and scholarships for College of Health Sciences students; Military Education Benefits
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center
Address: 180 West Grange Avenue
Zip: 53207
City: Milwaukee
Website: www.aurorahealthcare.org
Contact Person: Laura Sorenson (general and vascular sonography) and Christopher Kramer (cardiac sonography)
Contact Email: mail 1 and mail 2
Contact Phone: (414) 747-4352 and (414) 385-7172
CAAHEP-Accredited Sonography Programs: Certificate in General Sonography, Certificate in Vascular Sonography, Certificate in Cardiac Sonography
Program Length: 21 months in 5 semesters
Application Deadline: December 31
Program Start Date: Last week of August
Main Courses: General/Vascular Sonography Option – Abdominal Sonography, OB/GYN Sonography, Introduction to Pediatric Sonography and Breast Imaging, Introduction to Musculoskeletal, Vascular Sonography, Specialized Sonography, Sonography Principles & Instrumentation, Clinical Education; Cardiac/Vascular Sonography Option – Cardiovascular Principles and Physiology, Pediatric Echocardiography, Stress Echocardiography, Specialized Procedures in Echocardiography, Vascular Sonography, Adult Echocardiography, Embryology of the Heart, Sonography Principles & Instrumentation, Clinical Education
Estimated Tuition Fees and Costs: Tuition – $12,000; Lab Fees – $250 per year; Books – $1,500; Additional costs including uniforms, transportation, ARDMS examination fees, etc.
Financial Aid Opportunity: Veterans Educational Assistance Program and SDMS scholarship.
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-St Francis Hospital
The sonography program is transferred to Concordia University of Wisconsin on July 22, 2016.
Address: 3236 South 16th Street
Zip: 53215
City: Milwaukee
Website: www.mywheaton.org
Programs: Certificate Program in General, Cardiac and Vascular Sonography and Bachelor Degree in General, Cardiac and Vascular Sonography
Concordia University of Wisconsin
Address: 12800 North Lake Shore Drive
Zip: 53097
City: Mequon
Website: www.cuw.edu
Contact Person: Marc Wojciechowski
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: (262) 243-2171
CAAHEP-Accredited Sonography Programs: Bachelor Degree in General Sonography and Vascular Sonography
University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics
Address: 610 North Whitney Way, Suite 440
Zip: 53705
City: Madison
Website: www.uwhealth.org
Contact Person: Michelle Cordio MEd, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: (608) 890-6493
CAAHEP-Accredited Sonography Programs: Certificate in General Sonography, Certificate in Cardiac Sonography, Certificate in Vascular Sonography, Bachelor Degree in General Sonography, Bachelor Degree in Cardiac Sonography, Bachelor Degree in Vascular Sonography
Program Length: 24 months with 6 semesters
Application Deadline: December 1
Main Courses: Echocardiography/Vascular Option – Cardiovascular Principles, Adult Echocardiography, Pediatric Echocardiography, Stress Electrocardiography, Special Procedures in Echocardiography, Vascular Sonography, Introduction to Fetal Echocardiography, Sonographic Physics & Instrumentation, Embryology of the Heart, Clinical Education; General/Vascular Sonography Option – Abdominal Sonography, OB/GYN Sonography, Vascular Sonography, Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation, Specialized Sonography, Seminar in OB/GYN, Introduction to Musculoskeletal Sonography and Fetal Echocardiography, Introduction to Neurosonography, Sonography Clinical Education
Clinical Training: Echocardiography/Vascular Option – clinical sites located in Beloit, Madison, Monroe, Portage and Watertown; General/Vascular Sonography Option – clinical rotations located in Beaver Dam, Beloit, Fort Atkinson, Madison, Milwaukee, Monroe, Portage, Rockford, Watertown
Estimated Tuition: check here
Estimated Fees and Costs: Application Fee – $50, Enrollment Fee – $100, Textbooks – $2,500, Uniform – $200 to $500, Additional costs like health insurance, membership fees for the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) South Central Wisconsin Ultrasound Society (SCWUS)
Housing: It is the responsibility of the students to provide their own room for the whole duration of the program. You can contact the University of Wisconsin Campus Assistance Center (608-263-6400) for help
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Address: 2740 West Mason Street
Zip: 54303
City: Green Bay
Website: www.nwtc.edu
Contact Person: Jodie Breidel
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: (920) 498-6858
Sonography Program: CAAHEP-Accredited Associates Degree in Sonography
Program Length: 4 semesters and 1 summer semester (71 credits)
Main Courses: Medical Terminology, Vascular Imaging, Ob/GYN Sonography, Abdominal Sonography, Superficial Sonography, Introduction to Psychology, Cross Sectional Anatomy, Sonography Physics, General Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical
Estimated Tuition, Fees and Costs: Tuition – $9,900, Supplies – $500, Books – $2,000
Financial Aid Opportunity: Grants including Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Pell Grant, Fund for Wisconsin Scholars Grant, Wisconsin Indian Student Assistance Grant (WIAG), Wisconsin Minority Undergraduate Retention Grant, Bureau of Indian Affairs Grant (BIA), Wisconsin Grant, and Wisconsin Talent Incentive Program Grant (TIP); Loans like Federal Direct Subsidized Loan, Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan and Federal Parent PLUS Loan; Possible Scholarships
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Address: 620 West Clairemont Avenue
Zip: 54701
City: Eau Claire
Website: www.cvtc.edu
Contact Person: Jeremy Svihovec
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: (715) 833-6430
Sonography Program: Certificate in Sonography and Associates Degree in Sonography
Accreditation: CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT Recognized
Program Length: Two years (71 credits)
Program Start Date: August
What to Learn: How to perform sonographic examinations of the body including abdomen, obstetrics, gynecology, and other small parts
Estimated Tuition, Fees and Costs: $12,813 including tuition, fees and textbooks
Financial Aid Opportunity: Program is eligible for financial aids like grants, loans, veterans benefits and scholarships.
Blackhawk Technical College
Address: 6004 South County Road G
Zip: 53547
City: Janesville
Website: www.blackhawk.edu
Contact Person: Michele Spates
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: (608) 743-4571
CAAHEP-Accredited Sonography Programs: Associates Degree in general sonography and in vascular sonography)
Program Length: 24 months with 6 semesters (70 credits including general education courses and sonography core courses)
Program Start Date: Summer semester
Accepted Students: 8
Online Sonography Courses: 2 courses in the first summer semester
Main Courses: Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Vascular Technology, DMS General Procedures, DMS Physics, DMS Vascular Procedures, Introduction to Cross-Sectional Anatomy Sonography, Pathophysiology, DMS Registry Review, Clinical
Clinical Sites: Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois
Estimated Tuition Fees and Costs: Tuition Per Credit – $130.35 (Wisconsin resident), $192.80 (out of state); Activity Fee Per Credit – $6.52; Books – $65 to $150
Financial Aid Opportunity: Federal grant and loan programs; State grant programs; Blackhawk Technical College Foundation scholarships; Veterans Benefits
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