Sonography schools in Long Beach, CA
15 schools within 30 miles of Long Beach, CA offer diagnostic medical sonography programs, and one is in Long Beach itself. Sonographers in California earn a median $128,530 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 15
- Closest
- 2 mi
- Public colleges
- 2
- Median pay in CA
- $128,530
15 diagnostic medical sonography schools within 30 mi of Long Beach, CA
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North-West College-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · 1.8 mi · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
National Polytechnic College
Lakewood, CA · 5.7 mi · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- HVAC technician
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Healthcare Career College
Paramount, CA · 7.6 mi · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +4
Cypress College
Cypress, CA · 8.8 mi · Public
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- +10
North-West College-Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +5
Modern Technology School
Fountain Valley, CA · 15 mi · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical assistant
- Radiologic technologist
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA · 17 mi · Public
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +12
Platt College-Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 17 mi · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +3
Platt College-Los Angeles
Alhambra, CA · 21 mi · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +4
Smith Chason College
Los Angeles, CA · 21 mi · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
CBD College
Los Angeles, CA · 21 mi · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical billing & coding
- Surgical technologist
- +2
Integrity College of Health
Pasadena, CA · 27 mi · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- +1
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 Long Beach?
The closest are North-West College-Long Beach (Long Beach, 2 mi), National Polytechnic College (Lakewood, 6 mi), and PCI College (Cerritos, 8 mi). In total, 15 schools within 30 miles teach diagnostic medical sonography.
How much do diagnostic medical sonography programs near Long Beach cost?
For the 15 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 Long Beach?
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 Long Beach?
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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- Los Angeles (22 mi)
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- Pasadena (26 mi)
- Mission Viejo (32 mi)
- Rancho Cucamonga (42 mi)
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