Student in MCPHS Diagnostic Medical Sonography lab.

Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

School of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics

In our year-round, three-year program, you will start your freshman year taking the pre-professional courses required for entry into one of two Diagnostic Medical Sonography tracks.

Capture Images That Have the Power to Save Lives

Location: Boston | Start Term: Fall

In this 36-month immersive program at our Boston campus, gain critical knowledge and insights from faculty who are experts in the field as you train using the latest technologies.

First-Year Experience

  • build a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, chemistry, algebra, and trigonometry
  • learn the essentials of expository writing and interpersonal communication for health professionals
  • explore patient and healthcare communities through the study of American culture, public life, and human psychology

In the spring of your first year, you’ll choose between the Echocardiography or General – Abdominal & OB/GYN tracks, allowing you to hone in on specialized skills that will set you on the path for a successful professional career. Progression requirements, curriculum, and outcome information for each track can be found in the individual pages below.

General Track

Study abdominal, obstetrics/gynecology, breast, and vascular sonography and gain insights into advanced sonography problem solving.

Echocardiography Track

Through hands-on experience and classroom instruction, learn to use cardiac ultrasound systems to take digital images of the human heart.

$89k

Average Salary

The average base salary for a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is $89,340.

(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

#2

Best Diagnostic Medical Sonography Degree

Best Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Ultrasound Technician Bachelor's program in the U.S., as ranked by College Factual.

15%

Projected Job Growth

Overall employment of diagnostic medical sonographers is projected to grow 15% from 2023 to 2033, which is significantly faster than the average growth rate for all occupations. 

(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)