Sonography schools in Downey, CA
16 schools within 30 miles of Downey, CA offer diagnostic medical sonography programs, and the closest is Healthcare Career College in Paramount, 4 miles away. Sonographers in California earn a median $128,530 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 16
- Closest
- 4 mi
- Public colleges
- 2
- Median pay in CA
- $128,530
16 diagnostic medical sonography schools within 30 mi of Downey, CA
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Healthcare Career College
Paramount, CA · 3.5 mi · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +4
National Polytechnic College
Lakewood, CA · 5.4 mi · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- HVAC technician
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North-West College-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · 9.5 mi · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
Cypress College
Cypress, CA · 9.7 mi · Public
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- +10
Platt College-Los Angeles
Alhambra, CA · 10.0 mi · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +4
North-West College-Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 12 mi · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +5
Smith Chason College
Los Angeles, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
CBD College
Los Angeles, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical billing & coding
- Surgical technologist
- +2
Integrity College of Health
Pasadena, CA · 16 mi · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- +1
Platt College-Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 17 mi · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +3
Modern Technology School
Fountain Valley, CA · 19 mi · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical assistant
- Radiologic technologist
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA · 23 mi · Public
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +12
Casa Loma College-Los Angeles
Sherman Oaks, CA · 24 mi · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical assistant
- Physical therapist assistant
What sonographers earn in California
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- 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
What are the closest diagnostic medical sonography schools to Downey?
The closest are Healthcare Career College (Paramount, 4 mi), PCI College (Cerritos, 5 mi), and National Polytechnic College (Lakewood, 5 mi). In total, 16 schools within 30 miles teach diagnostic medical sonography.
How much do diagnostic medical sonography programs near Downey cost?
For the 16 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $4,606 to $34,367. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do sonographers make near Downey?
Across California, the median pay is $128,530 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.
How do I choose a diagnostic medical sonography school in Downey?
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.
Sonography schools in nearby cities
- Long Beach (11 mi)
- West Covina (15 mi)
- Pasadena (15 mi)
- Los Angeles (17 mi)
- Anaheim (22 mi)
- Costa Mesa (23 mi)
- Rancho Cucamonga (35 mi)
- Mission Viejo (35 mi)