Overview Getting in Prereqs
Overview Tuition $6,706
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 Montana State University Billings asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam None 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 Montana State University Billings. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 9 College Algebra (M 121) C or better · one of: math Extended Technical Mathematics (M 114) C or better · one of: math Human Anatomy & Physiology I (BIOH 201) C or better Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab (BIOH 202) C or better · with lab Intro to Business Writing (WRIT 122) C or better · one of: writing Intro to Technical Writing (WRIT 121) C or better · one of: writing Our Physical World (PHSX 103) C or better Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (BIOH 211/212) with lab Highly recommended Medical Terminology (AHMS 144) Highly recommended Health and background checks 1 Background check and drug screen Application basics 3 Essay Personal interview (Phase II, top 25) Two letters of recommendation Experience 2 Site visit / job shadowing a sonographer (8 hours) Patient care experience Recommended 
