Ultrasound Technician Schools in Washington

Washington ultrasound technician schools are located at the state's colleges and universities. These schools offer either an associate's or bachelor's degree. Four are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The programs that offer an associate's degree, in either arts or applied science, provide students with the educational and clinical experience necessary for work and national certification as a diagnostic medical sonographer. The longer bachelor's in diagnostic ultrasound degree offers a liberal arts education in addition to academic and clinical exposure to various ultrasound specialties.

The career outlook for ultrasound technicians is bright, as employment of medical sonographers is expected to increase in the country by about 18 percent between 2008 and 2018, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In Washington, diagnostic ultrasound technicians earn an annual mean wage of $60,980.

Washington: What to Expect

While earning your degree at one of the ultrasound schools in Washington, explore all the state has to offer, including the Seattle Space Needle, Mt. Rainier, and Grand Coulee Dam. Other attractions include the state's plentiful mountains, islands, caves, gardens, beaches, rivers, waterfalls, and forests, all of which provide year-round, recreational opportunities. The diverse shops, spas, museums, and galleries offer indoor fun. Taste exotic seafood, fresh produce and fruit, and the local wines and brews at your fingertips.

Dubbed the Evergreen State because of its abundant green flora and frequent rain, Washington residents enjoy a mostly mild, humid climate in the west, and a cooler, dry climate to the east of the Cascade Mountains.