Spring has a total population of 36,385 and a student population of 46,596. Of these students, 46,504 are enrolled in schools that offer ultrasound technician programs.
Lone Star College System is the largest ultrasound technician school in Spring, based on student population. In 2010, Lone Star College System graduated approximately 13 students from its ultrasound technology program.
A total of 13 students graduated with credentials in ultrasound technology from ultrasound technician schools in Spring in 2010. If you decide to attend a ultrasound technician school in Spring, you can expect to pay an average yearly tuition of $1,200.
You should also anticipate spending about $600 for ultrasound technology related books and supplies every year.
If you decide to work as an ultrasound technician in Spring, your job prospects are good. In 2010, there were 3,210 ultrasound technicians in Texas. Of these ultrasound technicians, 880 were working in the greater Spring area. By the year 2018, the number of ultrasound technicians is expected to increase by 26% in Spring. This projected change is faster than the projected nationwide trend for ultrasound technicians.
The average salary you can expect to earn as an ultrasound technician in Spring is $62,600 per year, which is higher than the average for ultrasound technicians state-wide.
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Less than 1 year certificate
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