New Mexico · Allied Health Diagnostic

Best Allied Health Diagnostic institutions in New Mexico, 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
15
offering CIP 51.09
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
929
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$56,196
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
8
College Scorecard
Median net price
$19,789
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
33%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
$83,760
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 8 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of New Mexico - Main Campus
Albuquerque Public · Bachelor's degree
$57,7147455%$22,294
2Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque Public · Associate degree
$57,48627931%$10,833
3New Mexico State University - Dona Ana
Las Cruces Public · Associate degree
$56,19615919%$9,995
4Southeast New Mexico College
Carlsbad Public · Associate degree
$56,196520%$9,995
5New Mexico State University - Main Campus
Las Cruces Public · Associate degree
$56,196155%$9,995
6Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe Public · Certificate degree
$53,6954323%$9,813
7Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque
Albuquerque Private for-profit · Associate degree
$53,5587168%$19,789$31,600
8San Juan College
Farmington Public · Associate degree
$48,8628837%

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 New Mexico

Jobs in New Mexico
300
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$83,760
median $84,150
Best-paying metro
$83,440
Albuquerque, NM

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Allied Health Diagnostic programs in New Mexico.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of New Mexico - Main Campus tops the list at $57,714. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Diagnostic Medical Sonographers earn in New Mexico?+

The average annual wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in New Mexico is $83,760 (median $84,150), across about 300 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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