Sonography schools in Tennessee

We found 4 schools offering diagnostic medical sonography training in Tennessee, with campuses in Chattanooga, Memphis, Gallatin, and Knoxville. Sonographers in Tennessee earn a median $80,640 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
4
Public colleges
2
Median pay in TN
$80,640

4 diagnostic medical sonography schools

School results

  1. Chattanooga State Community College

    Chattanooga, TN · Public

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

  2. Concorde Career College - Memphis

    Memphis, TN · Private

    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • Medical assistant
    • Phlebotomy
    • +9

  3. South College

    Knoxville, TN · Private

    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +11

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  5. Volunteer State Community College

    Gallatin, TN · Public

    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • Dental assistant
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +8

What sonographers earn in Tennessee

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

Sonographer salary in TennesseeHow to become a sonographer

Median pay
$80,640
$38.77 an hour
Typical range
$62,220–$101,830
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in TN
1,880
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 Tennessee?

We list 4 schools in Tennessee with diagnostic medical sonography programs: 2 public colleges and 2 private career schools. Campuses are in Chattanooga, Memphis, Gallatin, and Knoxville.

Are there community college diagnostic medical sonography programs in Tennessee?

Yes. 2 public colleges in Tennessee 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 Tennessee?

Among the 4 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $5,283 to $24,563. 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 Tennessee?

The median pay for sonographers in Tennessee is $80,640 a year, and most earn between $62,220 and $101,830, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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

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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