Overview Getting in Prereqs
Overview Tuition $3,456
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 San Jacinto Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam HESI A2
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 San Jacinto Community College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 8 Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab (BIOL 2301/2101) C or better · with lab · within 5 years College Algebra (MATH 1314) C or better Introduction to Sonography (DMSO 1110) C or better · within 5 years Physics for Allied Health (SCIT 1420) or College Physics I with Lab (PHYS 1301/1101) C or better · within 5 years Anatomy & Physiology II, College Physics I/II (rubric points) within 5 years Recommended Composition I (ENGL 1301) (rubric points) C or better Recommended General Psychology (PSYC 2301) (rubric points) C or better Recommended Humanities or Fine Arts (rubric points) C or better Recommended Entrance exams 1 HESI A2 Score 70 HESI A2 cumulative Certifications 3 CPR certification ARRT/AMRIT registered technologist or RDMS sonographer from accredited program (rubric points) Recommended Healthcare technical certificate in direct patient care with >100 clinical hours (rubric points) Recommended Health and background checks 2 Background check and drug/alcohol screening Health insurance, immunizations & titers (TB, MMR, Tdap, Varicella, Hep B, Hep C antibody, flu), physical Application basics 3 Mandatory information session (current application period) Military service with honorable discharge (rubric points) Recommended Prior degrees (Bachelor/Master 4 pts, AAS direct patient care 4 pts, other Associate 2 pts) (rubric points) Recommended 