Sonography schools in California

We found 31 schools offering diagnostic medical sonography training in California, with campuses in Los Angeles, Sacramento, Anaheim, and Sherman Oaks and more. Sonographers in California earn a median $128,530 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools: 31
Public colleges: 6
Median pay in CA: $128,530
Cities with schools: 17

24 diagnostic medical sonography schools

American Medical Sciences Center
Glendale, CA · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
ATI College-Whittier
Whitter, CA · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
Casa Loma College-Los Angeles
Sherman Oaks, CA · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical assistant
- Physical therapist assistant
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CBD College
Los Angeles, CA · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical billing & coding
- Surgical technologist
- +2
Central California School of Continuing Education
San Luis Obispo, CA · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical assistant
Central Coast College
Salinas, CA · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +2
Concorde Career College - San Diego
San Diego, CA · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +3
Contra Costa Medical Career College
Antioch, CA · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CA · Public
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +10
Cypress College
Cypress, CA · Public
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- +10
Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA · Public
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +10
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
San Jose, CA · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
Healthcare Career College
Paramount, CA · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +4
High Desert Medical College
Lancaster, CA · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +6
Integrity College of Health
Pasadena, CA · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- +1
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical billing & coding
- Dental hygienist
- +4
Merced College
Merced, CA · Public
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
Modern Technology School
Fountain Valley, CA · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical assistant
- Radiologic technologist
Mt San Jacinto Community College District
San Jacinto, CA · Public
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- +5
National Polytechnic College
Lakewood, CA · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- HVAC technician
North-West College-Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +5
North-West College-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA · Public
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +12
PCI College
Cerritos, CA · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography

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Sonography schools by city

Los Angeles (13 within 30 mi)
Long Beach (15 within 30 mi)
Anaheim (13 within 30 mi)
Riverside (5 within 30 mi)
Santa Clarita (6 within 30 mi)
San Bernardino (4 within 30 mi)
Rancho Cucamonga (5 within 30 mi)
Hayward (3 within 30 mi)
Pasadena (14 within 30 mi)
Simi Valley (4 within 30 mi)
Menifee (3 within 30 mi)
Downey (16 within 30 mi)
Costa Mesa (10 within 30 mi)
West Covina (16 within 30 mi)
Mission Viejo (5 within 30 mi)
Santa Cruz (3 within 30 mi)
Beaumont (3 within 30 mi)

What sonographers earn in California

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Sonographer salary in California How to become a sonographer

Median pay: $128,530; $61.79 an hour
Typical range: $62,890–$177,780; 10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in CA: 10,110
Job growth, 2025–35: +13.9%; 6,000 openings a year (U.S.)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.

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Frequently asked questions

How many diagnostic medical sonography schools are in California?

We list 31 schools in California with diagnostic medical sonography programs: 6 public colleges, 3 private nonprofit schools, and 22 private career schools. Campuses are in Los Angeles, Sacramento, Anaheim, Sherman Oaks, and Salinas.

Are there community college diagnostic medical sonography programs in California?

Yes. 6 public colleges in California offer diagnostic medical sonography. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.

How much does diagnostic medical sonography school cost in California?

Among the 29 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $4,606 to $34,367. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do sonographers make in California?

The median pay for sonographers in California is $128,530 a year, and most earn between $62,890 and $177,780, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a diagnostic medical sonography school in California?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.

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