Overview Getting in Prereqs
Overview Tuition $1,146
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 Cypress College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam Required
Minimum GPA 2.0
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 Cypress College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 9 Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL 210C), combined or separate, with lab C or better · with lab Computer Information Systems (CIS 111C) C or better English Composition (ENGL C1000/C1000E/ESL 110C) or Oral Communication (COMM C1000) C or better General education courses (Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Ethnic Studies, Physical Activity) or associate degree C or better Intermediate Algebra (MATH 040C) or any math meeting GE C or better Medical Terminology (HS or RT 145C) C or better Radiography Patient Care (RADT 153C) C or better Radiologic Electronics (RADT 142C) or any introduction or general physics course C or better Survey of Disease or Medical Imaging Pathology (HS or RT 147C) C or better Entrance exams 1 Ultrasound Student Assessment (USA) Certifications 2 BLS CPR (American Heart Association) Patient care degree, diploma or certificate (e.g. CNA, LVN, EMT, Phlebotomy) Recommended Health and background checks 5 Clear background check COVID vaccine Drug screen (depending on hospital assignment) Personal health insurance Physical exam and flu shot Experience 2 Customer service experience 200+ hours within past 5 years Recommended Direct patient care hospital experience 200+ hours within past 5 years Recommended 
