Sonography schools in North Carolina

Looking for diagnostic medical sonography schools in North Carolina? There are 12, including 11 public colleges and 1 private career school. Sonographers in North Carolina earn a median $86,010 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
12
Public colleges
11
Median pay in NC
$86,010
Cities with schools
1

12 diagnostic medical sonography schools

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  1. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

    Asheville, NC · Public

    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +24

  2. Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

    Hudson, NC · Public

    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +14

  3. Cape Fear Community College

    Wilmington, NC · Public

    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +29

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  5. Central Carolina Community College

    Sanford, NC · Public

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

  6. Fayetteville Technical Community College

    Fayetteville, NC · Public

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

  7. Forsyth Technical Community College

    Winston-Salem, NC · Public

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

  8. Johnston Community College

    Smithfield, NC · Public

    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +12

  9. Pitt Community College

    Winterville, NC · Public

    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +14

  10. South Piedmont Community College

    Polkton, NC · Public

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

  11. Southeastern College-Charlotte

    Charlotte, NC · Private

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

  12. Southwestern Community College - North Carolina

    Sylva, NC · Public

    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • Carpentry
    • Welding
    • +13

  13. Wake Technical Community College

    Raleigh, NC · Public

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

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What sonographers earn in North Carolina

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

Sonographer salary in North CarolinaHow to become a sonographer

Median pay
$86,010
$41.35 an hour
Typical range
$67,070–$105,530
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in NC
2,970
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 North Carolina?

We list 12 schools in North Carolina with diagnostic medical sonography programs: 11 public colleges and 1 private career school. Campuses are in Asheville, Wilmington, Sanford, Sylva, and Hudson.

Are there community college diagnostic medical sonography programs in North Carolina?

Yes. 11 public colleges in North Carolina 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 North Carolina?

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 $1,776 to $30,611. 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 North Carolina?

The median pay for sonographers in North Carolina is $86,010 a year, and most earn between $67,070 and $105,530, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a diagnostic medical sonography school in North Carolina?

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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