Sonography schools in Kentucky

We found 5 schools offering diagnostic medical sonography training in Kentucky, with campuses in Lexington, Paducah, Elizabethtown, and Hazard and more. Sonographers in Kentucky earn a median $91,230 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
5
Public colleges
4
Median pay in KY
$91,230

5 diagnostic medical sonography schools

School results

  1. Bluegrass Community & Technical College

    Lexington, KY · Public

    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +21

  2. Elizabethtown Community & Technical College

    Elizabethtown, KY · Public

    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  3. Hazard Community & Technical College

    Hazard, KY · Public

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

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  5. MedQuest College

    Louisville, KY · Private

    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +3

  6. West Kentucky Community & Technical College

    Paducah, KY · Public

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

What sonographers earn in Kentucky

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

Sonographer salary in KentuckyHow to become a sonographer

Median pay
$91,230
$43.86 an hour
Typical range
$62,440–$115,390
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in KY
940
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 Kentucky?

We list 5 schools in Kentucky with diagnostic medical sonography programs: 4 public colleges and 1 private career school. Campuses are in Lexington, Paducah, Elizabethtown, Hazard, and Louisville.

Are there community college diagnostic medical sonography programs in Kentucky?

Yes. 4 public colleges in Kentucky 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 Kentucky?

Among the 5 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,955 to $21,782. 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 Kentucky?

The median pay for sonographers in Kentucky is $91,230 a year, and most earn between $62,440 and $115,390, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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

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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