Sonography schools in Illinois

Looking for diagnostic medical sonography schools in Illinois? There are 12, including 9 public colleges and 3 private career schools. Sonographers in Illinois earn a median $100,660 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
12
Public colleges
9
Median pay in IL
$100,660
Cities with schools
6

12 diagnostic medical sonography schools

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  1. College of DuPage

    Glen Ellyn, IL · Public

    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +23

  2. Danville Area Community College

    Danville, IL · Public

    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +15

  3. John A Logan College

    Carterville, IL · Public

    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +19

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  5. Joliet Junior College

    Joliet, IL · Public

    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22

  6. Kaskaskia College

    Centralia, IL · Public

    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +17

  7. Lincoln Land Community College

    Springfield, IL · Public

    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • HVAC technician
    • Carpentry
    • +20

  8. Midwestern Career College

    Chicago, IL · Private

    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • Medical assistant
    • Phlebotomy
    • +3

  9. Southwestern Illinois College

    Belleville, IL · Public

    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +26

  10. Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College

    Rockford, IL · Private

    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +8

  11. Stellar Career College

    Chicago, IL · Private

    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • Medical assistant
    • Surgical technologist
    • +1

  12. Triton College

    River Grove, IL · Public

    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • HVAC technician
    • Plumbing
    • +18

  13. William Rainey Harper College

    Palatine, IL · Public

    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +20

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What sonographers earn in Illinois

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

Sonographer salary in IllinoisHow to become a sonographer

Median pay
$100,660
$48.40 an hour
Typical range
$78,350–$122,680
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in IL
3,270
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 Illinois?

We list 12 schools in Illinois with diagnostic medical sonography programs: 9 public colleges and 3 private career schools. Campuses are in Chicago, Glen Ellyn, Belleville, River Grove, and Danville.

Are there community college diagnostic medical sonography programs in Illinois?

Yes. 9 public colleges in Illinois 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 Illinois?

Among the 12 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,672 to $25,959. 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 Illinois?

The median pay for sonographers in Illinois is $100,660 a year, and most earn between $78,350 and $122,680, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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

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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