Overview Getting in Prereqs
Overview Tuition $1,208
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 Orange Coast College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam None required
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 Orange Coast College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 8 College-Level Math C or better Health Occupations (ALH A010) Human Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL A221) B or better · with lab Introduction to Sonography (DMS A110) Medical Terminology (ALH A111) B or better Radiologic Physics (RADT A100) ELL Support for Preparation for Allied Health Programs (ELL A061N) Recommended Strategies for College Success (COUN A105) Recommended Certifications 1 CPR (provided through ALH A115) Health and background checks 3 Criminal background check / LiveScan fingerprints and drug screen Physical examination Student liability insurance Application basics 1 Completion of 2026-2027 A.S. General Education 
