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Sonography school in Michigan

11 sonography programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

8 schools offer these sonography programs, and Michigan has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Diagnostic medical sonographers use ultrasound equipment to make images of the inside of the body. Most need at least an associate degree or a certificate, offered by colleges and some hospitals; some need a state license, and employers may require or prefer professional certification.1

In Michigan, 3 of the 11 programs take students without a high school diploma, 5 ask for a diploma or equivalent, 2 ask for earlier courses first and 1 asks for an associate degree.

By kind, the 11 programs here are sonography (associate degree, 6 programs), cardiac or vascular sonography (associate degree, 4 programs) and sonography certificate or diploma (1 program).

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How much does sonography school cost in Michigan?

Two-year degrees (10 programs)
$19,710 to $28,095most of them, usually 79 to 138 weeks long
Other sonography programs (1 program)
$26,795the one with a price

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
50%
Working 6 months later
74%
Earned a year, estimated
about $39,200
Length
74 to 132 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Michigan may also offer sonography school. How these figures are made

Is there free sonography school in Michigan?

All 11 sonography programs in Michigan approved for WIOA funding

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11 programs

  • Sonography (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diagnostic Medical Sonography

    Baker College

    Owosso

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Baker College, OwossoSonography (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$30,200
    Price if you pay yourself$34,690

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Baker College
    More details about Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Baker College
    Finished
    38%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,540
    Length
    104 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,500
    Students counted
    178
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $34,690
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Baker College
  • Sonography (associate degree)Several formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diagnostic Medical Sonography

    Ferris State University

    Big Rapids

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ferris State University, Big RapidsSonography (associate degree) · Accredited schoolSeveral formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$24,500
    Price if you pay yourself$28,980
    Program website, Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Ferris State University
    More details about Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Ferris State University
    Finished
    20%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,126
    Length
    60 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,672
    Students counted
    159
    Earned a year, estimated
    $24,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $28,980
    Program website, Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Ferris State University
  • Cardiac or vascular sonography (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cardiac Sonography

    Kirtland Community College

    Grayling

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Kirtland Community College, GraylingCardiac or vascular sonography (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,200
    Price if you pay yourself$20,401

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Cardiac Sonography at Kirtland Community College
    More details about Cardiac Sonography at Kirtland Community College
    Finished
    32%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,797
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,425
    Students counted
    106
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $20,401
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Cardiac Sonography at Kirtland Community College
  • Cardiac or vascular sonography (associate degree)OnlineNo diploma needed

    Cardiac Sonography

    Jackson College

    Based in Jackson, MI

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Jackson College, based in Jackson, MICardiac or vascular sonography (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$63,500
    Price if you pay yourself$23,887
    Program website, Cardiac Sonography at Jackson College
    More details about Cardiac Sonography at Jackson College
    Finished
    45%
    Working at 6 months
    40%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,867
    Length
    144 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,470
    Students counted
    84
    Earned a year, estimated
    $63,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $23,887
    Program website, Cardiac Sonography at Jackson College
  • Sonography (associate degree)Several formatsNo diploma needed

    General Sonography

    Jackson College

    Jackson

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Jackson College, JacksonSonography (associate degree) · Accredited schoolSeveral formats · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$45,100
    Price if you pay yourself$25,441
    Program website, General Sonography at Jackson College
    More details about General Sonography at Jackson College
    Finished
    11%
    Working at 6 months
    46%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,284
    Length
    156 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,470
    Students counted
    56
    Earned a year, estimated
    $45,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $25,441
    Program website, General Sonography at Jackson College
  • Cardiac or vascular sonography (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cardiac Sonography

    Baker College

    Owosso

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Baker College, OwossoCardiac or vascular sonography (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$62,900
    Price if you pay yourself$32,295
    Program website, Cardiac Sonography at Baker College
    More details about Cardiac Sonography at Baker College
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,728
    Length
    88 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,000
    Students counted
    53
    Earned a year, estimated
    $62,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $32,295
    Program website, Cardiac Sonography at Baker College
  • Cardiac or vascular sonography (associate degree)OnlineNo diploma needed

    Vascular Sonography

    Jackson College

    Based in Jackson, MI

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Jackson College, based in Jackson, MICardiac or vascular sonography (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$54,200
    Price if you pay yourself$24,247
    Program website, Vascular Sonography at Jackson College
    More details about Vascular Sonography at Jackson College
    Finished
    54%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,541
    Length
    144 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,680
    Students counted
    46
    Earned a year, estimated
    $54,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $24,247
    Program website, Vascular Sonography at Jackson College
  • Sonography (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Ultrasound Technician

    Lake Michigan College

    Benton Harbor

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lake Michigan College, Benton HarborSonography (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$27,900
    Price if you pay yourself$14,040

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Ultrasound Technician at Lake Michigan College
    More details about Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Ultrasound Technician at Lake Michigan College
    Finished
    94%
    Working at 6 months
    55%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,973
    Length
    76 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,200
    Students counted
    35
    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $14,040
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Ultrasound Technician at Lake Michigan College
  • Sonography (associate degree)HybridPrerequisite courses

    Ultrasound: DMS (0790)

    Lansing Community College

    Lansing

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Lansing Community College, LansingSonography (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$32,900
    Price if you pay yourself$19,480

    12 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Ultrasound: DMS (0790) at Lansing Community College
    More details about Ultrasound: DMS (0790) at Lansing Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,214
    Length
    88 weeks, 27 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,575
    Students counted
    34
    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $19,480
    students trained with WIOA funding
    12
    Program website, Ultrasound: DMS (0790) at Lansing Community College
  • Sonography (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Diagnostic Medical Sonography

    Oakland Community College

    Bloomfield Hills

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Oakland Community College, Bloomfield HillsSonography (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,259
    Program website, Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Oakland Community College
    More details about Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Oakland Community College
    Finished
    58%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    120 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    17
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,259
    Program website, Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Oakland Community College
  • Sonography certificate or diplomaHybridAssociate's degree

    Vascular Technologist

    Carnegie Institute

    Troy

    Accredited school

    Associate's degree

    Carnegie Institute, TroySonography certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · Associate's degree

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$26,795
    Program website, Vascular Technologist at Carnegie Institute
    More details about Vascular Technologist at Carnegie Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    72 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $343
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $26,795
    Program website, Vascular Technologist at Carnegie Institute

How to pay for sonography school in Michigan

WIOA funding can pay for sonography school in Michigan

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for sonography school

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for sonography school

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Sonography school in Michigan

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
9th of 11
sonography programs here, against the typical state's 3
11 vs 3

State comparisons use the same figures as the sonography school by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Sonography school in Owosso, Detroit, Big Rapids and other Michigan cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 1 in smaller cities and towns and 2 online.

Other training in Michigan

How sonography school compares with the rest of allied health: Allied health programs in Michigan

Where the Michigan sonography program numbers come from

Which Michigan sonography programs are on this list?

These are the sonography programs Michigan approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Michigan offers.

How the prices and results of Michigan sonography programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about sonography school in Michigan

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List