Ultrasound Technician Schools in Nebraska

The University of Nebraska's Diagnostic Medical sonography program is a 12-month professional course, but students enrolling in the program must first complete 35 semester hours of prerequisite courses in classes such as:

• English
• Algebra
• Statistics
• Medical Terminology
• Biology
• Physics
• Communication

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is offered only after completion and certification of a Radiation Science Technology program. Students completing the programs graduate with a bachelor's degree in radiation science technology and can sit for exams offered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, the industry's governing body.

Nebraska sonography schools also include Nebraska Methodist College in Omaha, and a wide variety of accredited online colleges.

Nebraska Ultrasound Technician Careers

There were 370 ultrasound technicians working in Nebraska in 2009. Mean annual salaries were over $61,000, with the highest-paid sonographers making almost $80,000. Most sonographers in the state worked in the Omaha area in 2009. Their salaries were in excess of $63,000 per year, and the best paid ultrasound technicians took in salaries of more than $80,000 per year.

Outdoor Activities in Nebraska

While attending ultrasound school in Nebraska, there are many recreational activities to enjoy between your study sessions. Omaha is home to the College World Series of baseball, and the Omaha Royals Triple-A baseball team. The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge connects more than 100 miles of scenic nature trails along the Missouri River. There are three lakes near Omaha that offer year-round fishing and boating.

Nebraska also is home to the Mormon Pioneer, Lewis and Clark, and Oregon National Historic Trails, as well as the Scotts Bluff National Monument.