Sonography schools in Santa Cruz, CA
3 schools within 30 miles of Santa Cruz, CA offer diagnostic medical sonography programs, and the closest is Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, 27 miles away. Sonographers in California earn a median $128,530 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 3
- Closest
- 27 mi
- Public colleges
- 1
- Median pay in CA
- $128,530
3 diagnostic medical sonography schools within 30 mi of Santa Cruz, CA
School results
Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA · 27 mi · Public
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +10
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
San Jose, CA · 28 mi · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
Central Coast College
Salinas, CA · 28 mi · Private
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +2
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 Santa Cruz?
The closest are Foothill College (Los Altos Hills, 27 mi), Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts (San Jose, 28 mi), and Central Coast College (Salinas, 28 mi). In total, 3 schools within 30 miles teach diagnostic medical sonography.
How much do diagnostic medical sonography programs near Santa Cruz cost?
For the 3 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $7,653 to $32,427. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do sonographers make near Santa Cruz?
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 Santa Cruz?
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
- Hayward (45 mi)