Diagnostic Medical Sonography Programs in California: 35 Colleges and Schools
35 California schools reported diagnostic medical sonography completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 1,670 students: 6 public, 4 private nonprofit, 25 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
35
Schools in California
1,670
Graduates in 2024
6
Public colleges
25
Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · California · CIP 51.0910
35 schools in California graduated 1,670 Sonographers in 2024, out of 365 schools nationally. By type: 6 public, 4 private nonprofit, 25 private for-profit. Credentials offered: associate (26), certificate (19), bachelor's (10).
The largest program is Smith Chason College in Los Angeles with 275 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 35 California schools
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Public · 17%
4
Private nonprofit · 11%
25
Private for-profit · 71%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in California
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smith Chason College | Los Angeles | 275 |
| 2 | High Desert Medical College | Lancaster | 153 |
| 3 | CBD College | Los Angeles | 139 |
| 4 | Platt College-Riverside | Riverside | 95 |
| 5 | Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts | San Jose | 95 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in California by city
Sponsored programs
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35 of 35 schools listed · 30 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim · 3 schools | ||||
| Platt College-Anaheim | Private for-profit | associate, bachelor's | 92 | Website ↗ |
| North-West College-Anaheim | Private for-profit | associate, certificate | 19 | Website ↗ |
| California Career Institute | Private for-profit | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Los Angeles · 2 schools | ||||
| Smith Chason College | Private for-profit | associate, bachelor's | 275 | Website ↗ |
| CBD College | Private nonprofit | associate | 139 | Website ↗ |
| Sacramento · 2 schools | ||||
| Sacramento Ultrasound Institute | Private for-profit | certificate, associate | 31 | Website ↗ |
| Cosumnes River College | Public | certificate, associate | 3 | Website ↗ |
| San Jose · 2 schools | ||||
| Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts | Private for-profit | associate, bachelor's | 95 | Website ↗ |
| Institute for Business and Technology | Private for-profit | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Alhambra · 1 school | ||||
| Platt College-Los Angeles | Private for-profit | associate, bachelor's | 76 | Website ↗ |
| Antioch · 1 school | ||||
| Contra Costa Medical Career College | Private for-profit | certificate | 39 | Website ↗ |
| Bakersfield · 1 school | ||||
| San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield | Private for-profit | associate | 33 | Website ↗ |
| Cerritos · 1 school | ||||
| PCI College | Private for-profit | associate, certificate, bachelor's | 66 | Website ↗ |
| Costa Mesa · 1 school | ||||
| Orange Coast College | Public | associate | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Cypress · 1 school | ||||
| Cypress College | Public | certificate, associate | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Fountain Valley · 1 school | ||||
| Modern Technology School | Private for-profit | certificate | 29 | Website ↗ |
| Glendale · 1 school | ||||
| American Medical Sciences Center | Private for-profit | associate, bachelor's | 77 | Website ↗ |
| Lakewood · 1 school | ||||
| National Polytechnic College | Private for-profit | associate, certificate | 32 | Website ↗ |
| Lancaster · 1 school | ||||
| High Desert Medical College | Private for-profit | associate, certificate | 153 | Website ↗ |
| Loma Linda · 1 school | ||||
| Loma Linda University | Private nonprofit | certificate, bachelor's | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Long Beach · 1 school | ||||
| North-West College-Long Beach | Private for-profit | associate, certificate | 35 | Website ↗ |
| Los Altos Hills · 1 school | ||||
| Foothill College | Public | associate, certificate | 11 | Website ↗ |
| Merced · 1 school | ||||
| Merced College | Public | certificate | 7 | Website ↗ |
| Oakland · 1 school | ||||
| Lincoln University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 7 | Website ↗ |
| Ontario · 1 school | ||||
| Platt College-Ontario | Private for-profit | associate, bachelor's | 67 | Website ↗ |
| Paramount · 1 school | ||||
| Healthcare Career College | Private for-profit | certificate | 72 | Website ↗ |
| Pasadena · 1 school | ||||
| Integrity College of Health | Private for-profit | certificate | 22 | Website ↗ |
| Riverside · 1 school | ||||
| Platt College-Riverside | Private for-profit | associate, bachelor's | 95 | Website ↗ |
| Salinas · 1 school | ||||
| Central Coast College | Private for-profit | associate, certificate | 19 | Website ↗ |
| San Diego · 1 school | ||||
| Concorde Career College-San Diego | Private for-profit | associate | 3 | Website ↗ |
| San Jacinto · 1 school | ||||
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | Public | certificate, associate | 9 | Website ↗ |
| San Luis Obispo · 1 school | ||||
| Central California School of Continuing Education | Private for-profit | certificate | 26 | Website ↗ |
| Sherman Oaks · 1 school | ||||
| Casa Loma College-Los Angeles | Private nonprofit | associate | 51 | Website ↗ |
| Vacaville · 1 school | ||||
| Blake Austin College | Private for-profit | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Whitter · 1 school | ||||
| ATI College-Whittier | Private for-profit | certificate | 29 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 35 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 35 | 1,670 | this page |
| Arizona | 3 | 58 | Programs in Arizona → |
| Nevada | 3 | 30 | Programs in Nevada → |
| Oregon | 2 | 100 | Programs in Oregon → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Sonographer programs in California
- How many Sonographer programs are in California?
- 35 colleges and schools reported diagnostic medical sonography completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 1,670 students.
- Which California program is the largest?
- Smith Chason College in Los Angeles, with 275 graduates in 2024, followed by High Desert Medical College in Lancaster (153).
- Are California programs mostly public?
- 6 public, 4 private nonprofit, 25 private for-profit of the 35 schools.
- What does a Sonographer earn in California?
- Typical Sonographer pay in California is $128,530 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $96,590 nationally.