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2026 Best Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Schools in the Southwest Region

37 Colleges in the United States
812 Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Degrees Awarded
$55,802 Avg Early-Career Salary

Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 47 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician in the Southwest Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician

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Our analysis ranked The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center the best school in the country for a degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. This small public university is located in the city of Houston. About 14 diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center in the most recent year. Graduates of the diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician program make about $76,438 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center

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Students looking for a strong diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician program will find one at University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is a mid-sized public university. University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center awarded about 17 diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degree recipients from University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center generally make around $67,979. Students borrow a median of $22,062 to complete this degree. Get the full diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician details for University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician schools. This very large public university is located in the city of The Woodlands. There were roughly 34 diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician students who graduated with this degree at Lone Star College System in the most recent data year. Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician graduates of Lone Star College System earn a median of $64,114 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,080. Get the full diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician details for Lone Star College System

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El Centro College
Dallas, TX

El Centro College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician, ranking #4. This very large public university is located in the city of Dallas. About 21 diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degrees were awarded at El Centro College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degree recipients from El Centro College generally make around $73,102. Typical student debt for the program is $15,926. More information about a degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from El Centro College

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A rank of #5 makes Houston Community College one of the top schools for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician. Houston Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. There were roughly 22 diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician students who graduated with this degree at Houston Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician program make about $65,873 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,612 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Houston Community College

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Tarrant County College District earned the #6 position for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician this year. Set in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College District is a very large public institution. Tarrant County College District awarded about 11 diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician program make about $57,721 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,812 to complete this degree. Get the full diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician details for Tarrant County College District

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Gateway Community College Phoenix earned the #7 position for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician this year. Gateway Community College Phoenix is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Phoenix. There were roughly 32 diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician students who graduated with this degree at Gateway Community College Phoenix in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degree recipients from Gateway Community College Phoenix generally make around $60,447. Typical student debt for the program is $15,313. More information about a degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Gateway Community College Phoenix

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Austin Community College District ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician schools. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public university. Austin Community College District awarded about 39 diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degree from Austin Community College District earn around $63,075 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,759. Get the full diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician details for Austin Community College District

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San Jacinto Community College earned the #9 position for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Pasadena. About 11 diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degrees were awarded at San Jacinto Community College in the most recent year. Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician graduates of San Jacinto Community College earn a median of $58,037 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,157 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from San Jacinto Community College

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Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX

Weatherford College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician schools. Located in the town of Weatherford, Weatherford College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 14 diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician students who graduated with this degree at Weatherford College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician program make about $67,339 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,506 to complete this degree. Read more about the diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician program at Weatherford College

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Central New Mexico Community College placed #11 among the best diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Albuquerque. There were roughly 14 diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician students who graduated with this degree at Central New Mexico Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician program make about $57,486 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,833. Get the full diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician details for Central New Mexico Community College

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Alvin Community College earned the #12 position for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Alvin. About 15 diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degrees were awarded at Alvin Community College in the most recent year. Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician graduates of Alvin Community College earn a median of $59,760 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,876. Get the full diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician details for Alvin Community College

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El Paso Community College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician schools. Set in the city of El Paso, El Paso Community College is a very large public institution. About 16 diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degrees were awarded at El Paso Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degree from El Paso Community College earn around $58,814 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,875 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from El Paso Community College

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South Texas College placed #14 among the best diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician schools. Set in the city of McAllen, South Texas College is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 20%. South Texas College awarded about 10 diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degree from South Texas College earn around $55,553 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $7,548 to complete this degree. Read more about the diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician program at South Texas College

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Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX

Del Mar College placed #15 among the best diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician schools. Located in the city of Corpus Christi, Del Mar College is a large public university. Del Mar College awarded about 14 diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degree recipients from Del Mar College generally make around $52,431. Students borrow a median of $7,000 to complete this degree. See the full diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician program report for Del Mar College

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Collin County Community College District ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician schools. Located in the suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a very large public university. About 14 diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degrees were awarded at Collin County Community College District in the most recent year. Graduates of the diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician program make about $52,904 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,519 to complete this degree. Read more about the diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician program at Collin County Community College District

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Tyler Junior College earned the #17 position for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician this year. This large public university is located in the city of Tyler. Tyler Junior College awarded about 30 diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degree recipients from Tyler Junior College generally make around $56,686. Tyler Junior College graduates carry a median of $16,844 in student loans. See the full diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician program report for Tyler Junior College

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Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX

Amarillo College landed the #18 spot for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician this year. This large public university is located in the city of Amarillo. Amarillo College awarded about 10 diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degree recipients from Amarillo College generally make around $53,099. Students borrow a median of $15,750 to complete this degree. Read more about the diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician program at Amarillo College

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St Philips College
San Antonio, TX

St Philips College placed #19 among the best diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician schools. Located in the city of San Antonio, St Philips College is a very large public university. There were roughly 23 diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician students who graduated with this degree at St Philips College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degree recipients from St Philips College generally make around $49,898. Typical student debt for the program is $11,950. More information about a degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from St Philips College

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Hill College
Hillsboro, TX

Hill College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Hillsboro. About 13 diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degrees were awarded at Hill College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degree recipients from Hill College generally make around $78,100. Hill College graduates carry a median of $12,302 in student loans. More information about a degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from Hill College

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Tulsa Community College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician schools. Located in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 12 diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician students who graduated with this degree at Tulsa Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degree from Tulsa Community College earn around $54,621 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,137 to complete this degree. Read more about the diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician program at Tulsa Community College

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New Mexico State University Dona Ana landed the #22 spot for diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician this year. New Mexico State University Dona Ana is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Las Cruces. New Mexico State University Dona Ana awarded about 16 diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degree from New Mexico State University Dona Ana earn around $56,196 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,995. More information about a degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician from New Mexico State University Dona Ana

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Lamar Institute Of Technology ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician schools. Lamar Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Beaumont. There were roughly 17 diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician students who graduated with this degree at Lamar Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Students who receive their diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degree from Lamar Institute Of Technology earn around $44,255 in the first couple years of their career. Lamar Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $15,292 in student loans. Get the full diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician details for Lamar Institute Of Technology

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Parker University
Dallas, TX

Parker University placed #24 among the best diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician schools. Set in the city of Dallas, Parker University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. Parker University awarded about 13 diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician program make about $52,505 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $30,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician program at Parker University

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Midland College
Midland, TX

Midland College placed #25 among the best diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician schools. Located in the city of Midland, Midland College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 11 diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician students who graduated with this degree at Midland College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician program make about $43,454 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,000. See the full diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician program report for Midland College

Rest of the Top 40 Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Schools

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Temple College
Temple, TX
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 47 schools evaluated.

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