Ultrasound Technician Schools in Ohio

Did you know the Ohio accent--which is considered the absence of any accent--is the basis for the speech taught to newscasters? Or that Toledo (the "Toledo Strip") was the site of a military conflict between Michigan and Ohio over state ownership in the early 1800s? These are only a few of many interesting facts about Ohio, a fascinating state which draws aspiring sonographers to its numerous Ohio ultrasound schools.

Ohio Sonography Schools

Graduates of Ohio ultrasound schools could enjoy salaries of up to $60,000. As of May 2009, the annual mean wage for diagnostic medical sonographers in Ohio was $56,940. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics identified average metropolitan wages as follows:

  • Akron: $56,480
  • Cincinnati-Middletown: $55,210
  • Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor: $54,920
  • Columbus: $65,040
  • Dayton: $60,130
  • Toledo: $55,720

Sonographers in non-metropolitan areas earned annual mean wages of $57,080.

About the Buckeye State

Ohio is one of the most populated states in the country, with the largest concentrations of people in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. Each city is home to between 1.8 and 2.2 million people in the greater metropolitan areas. Opportunities for graduates from ultrasound schools in Ohio can be numerous in these densely populated areas.

Cleveland is known as the birthplace of rock and roll, and is the site of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. The city also offers Playhouse Square, the second largest performing arts center in the nation, University Circle, a square mile of arts and cultural establishments, Lake Erie, and numerous parks, golf courses, and a zoo.

West of Cleveland sits Toledo, home to the Toledo Museum of Art, a zoo which boasts an African Safari Wildlife Park, and Cedar Point, a large amusement park.

Ohioans appreciate their seasons. Winter can bring large volumes of snow in regions near Lake Erie, and summer can be hot and humid. Fall and spring are pleasant and mild, with fall offering magnificent foliage.

Ohio Ultrasound Technician & Healthcare Programs

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