Arkansas · Allied Health Diagnostic

Best Allied Health Diagnostic institutions in Arkansas, ranked by earnings

The Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions program prepares students for a variety of roles within the healthcare sector. This program focuses on equipping students with the skills necessary to provide…

Institutions
32
offering CIP 51.09
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,213
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$48,660
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
12
College Scorecard
Median net price
$34,755
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
49%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
$77,820
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Arkansas Tech University
Russellville Public · Associate degree
$64,1858749%$18,291
2University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock Public · Bachelor's degree
$63,598113$22,905
3University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock Public · Associate degree
$62,0987936%$21,250
4Arkansas State University
Jonesboro Public · Bachelor's degree
$60,2026855%$20,000
5NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville Public · Associate degree
$59,1893531%$15,500
6Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff Public · Certificate degree
$48,6604028%$9,500
7University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
Fort Smith Public · Associate degree
$45,9677238%$12,491
8Baptist Health College Little Rock
Little Rock Private not-for-profit · Certificate degree
$44,98448$34,755$13,250
9North Arkansas College
Harrison Public · Associate degree
$44,8795942%
10National Park College
Hot Springs Public · Certificate degree
$44,1655235%$15,594

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (SOC 29-2032).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+13.0%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~5,800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$89,340
typically Associate's degree

Top skills

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionMonitoringCritical ThinkingActive Learning

What Diagnostic Medical Sonographers earn in Arkansas

Jobs in Arkansas
500
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$77,820
median $78,500
Best-paying metro
$82,650
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Allied Health Diagnostic programs in Arkansas.

Which Allied Health Diagnostic program in Arkansas has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Arkansas Tech University tops the list at $64,185. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Diagnostic Medical Sonographers earn in Arkansas?+

The average annual wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Arkansas is $77,820 (median $78,500), across about 500 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Allied Health Diagnostic program?+

The Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions program prepares students for a variety of roles within the healthcare sector. This program focuses on equipping students with the skills necessary to provide…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop active listening, speaking, reading comprehension, monitoring, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers?+

The national job outlook is about +13.0% growth with around 5,800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Associate's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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