Diagnostic Medical Sonography
If you’re looking for Sonography training in NYC, look no further than Swedish Institute. We designed our Diagnostic Medical Sonography training program to develop the next generation of skilled sonographers. Our students learn how to use ultrasound technology to help patients of all kinds get the care they need.
fast facts
$100,210*
NY avg. annual wage
13%^
Job growth
24 months
Program length
What to expect
Diagnostic medical sonography is a noninvasive imaging technology performed in real-time. Because it is safe and the results are immediate, diagnostic medical sonographers play a vital role in conducting and interpreting initial imaging tests that may help narrow down a patient’s diagnosis and quickly get them the care they need. It is an ideal tool for evaluating the development of the fetus in a pregnant woman, and is used in creating detailed digital images of human anatomy for diagnosing and treating patients.
Curriculum Overview
- Lectures on anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, ultrasound physics, and more.
- Hands-on instruction on ultrasound equipment, applications, related laboratory and diagnostic procedures, and image production and evaluation.
- Instructor-guided training in the use of ultrasound machines and specialized equipment to perform diagnostic exams in abdominal, obstetrics, and gynecologic specializations.
- 1,000 hours of practical training in externship settings throughout the New York Metropolitan area.
career opportunities
Hospitals
Physician and Medical Offices
Diagnostic Laboratories
Outpatient Centers
Manufacturers
Government
*State Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the State of New York. Data from May 2024. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Site visited 1.27.2026
^ National Data Information, including national average annual salary and growth projections, comes from the Occupational Outlook Handbook on Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Site visited 1.27.2026.
National long-term projections and salary averages may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual growth or any particular salary. Swedish Institute does not guarantee employment. Swedish Institute cannot guarantee a student’s eligibility either to take any exam or become certified, registered, or licensed.
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