Overview Getting in Prereqs
Overview Tuition $3,058
Accreditor CAAHEP
Duration 2 years
Trains sonographers to perform ultrasound imaging for diagnostic purposes.
Career outlook Employers hire sonographers to perform diagnostic ultrasound imaging across specialties and to capture quality images that physicians use for diagnosis.
Getting in What Alvin Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Prerequisites The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Alvin Community College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 6 Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL 2401) C or better · with lab Anatomy and Physiology II (BIOL 2402) C or better · with lab · within 5 years College Algebra (MATH 1314) or Contemporary Mathematics (MATH 1332) C or better · one of: math Composition I (ENGL 1301) C or better Physics for Allied Health (SCIT 1420) OR Elementary Physics (PHYS 1410) OR College Physics I (PHYS 1401) C or better · with lab · one of: physics DMSO 1210 and DSAE 2403 Recommended Entrance exams 2 Pegasus Ultrasound Student Assessment (USA) TSI requirement satisfied Certifications 1 Current certificate in a health profession (CNA, CMA, EMT, dental assistant, etc.) Recommended Health and background checks 3 Criminal background check and drug screen Health insurance Immunizations (MMR, Tdap, varicella, positive Hep B titer, flu) and TB screen Application basics 4 Age 18 by July 1 High school diploma or GED Mandatory DCVS information session Virtual DCVS observation 