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2023 Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Ultrasound Technology Students

There are about 24,752 students enrolled in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Ultrasound Technology in the USA.

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Not Very Diverse

Compared to national avg.

Diversity Rating

C+

Vs. National Avg.

-7%

students Rank

#368

STUDENTS

College is one of the more influential periods in one's life; it's an opportunity for personal growth and maturation. Scholars continue to find out what they can be and learn the necessary skills to be a flourishing adult. But learning goes beyond a classroom environment - the late nights discussing James Baldwin with a peer, the wild anecdote received from an eccentric professor, the exposure to a different interpretation of the situation. As such, a diverse univeristy experience greatly improves what you gain from your time spent at school.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Ultrasound Technology is a less ethnically diverse focus than average*. 68% of the US' Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Ultrasound Technology majors are white students, followed by latino students (20%), asian students (5%), and students of other races**(4%). The most ethnically diverse college* in the top 100 is Long Island University located in Brookville, NY.

Additionally, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Ultrasound Technology very highly skews female, more so 90% of subjects. Approximately six in every seven students majoring in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Ultrasound Technology identify as women. Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, OR has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

Another important type of diversity is economic diversity. Sadly, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Ultrasound Technology ranks in the bottom 35% of subjects income diversity. 29% of its students come from households with a sub $30,000 income, 16% are from homes that earn between $75,000 and $110,000 a year, and 26% grew up in families making north of $110,000 per year. Newman University has the most socioeconomically diverse student body in the top 100.

Considering each type of diversity, overall FL is the most diverse state for Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Ultrasound Technology. The Southeast is the most diverse region, and the Northeast Conference is the most diverse conference.

* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on Simpson's Diversity Index
** other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

Diversity Statistics

Racial Diversity
  • Asian: 5%

  • Black: 3%

  • Latino: 20%

  • White: 68%

  • Other: 4%

    Gender Diversity
  • Male: 14%

  • Female: 86%

    Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)
  • Under 30k: 29%

  • 30k - 48k: 13%

  • 48k - 75k: 15%

  • 75k - 110k: 16%

  • Over 110k: 26%

    Geographic Diversity
  • In State: 75%

  • Out of State: 23%

  • International: 2%

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