Pima Medical Institute

Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS)

Houston Campus
Associate Degree
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS)
Pima Medical Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES); individual programs additionally hold programmatic accreditation as stated in the PMI catalog.
See the campus addendum's start-date schedule; the 2026-2027 price list states the credit and clock hours for this program.
$46,695
Associate Degree awarded on completion.
A $150 registration fee is charged.
Offered at El Paso, Houston, San Antonio and Tucson.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) is an Associate Degree program offered by Pima Medical Institute in Houston, TX. The program takes 6 semesters (90 weeks) to complete, with a total tuition of $46,695.

Program Overview

Objective: To develop in students the intrapersonal and professional skills needed to perform as competent entry-level general sonographers through didactic instruction, hands-on laboratory practice, and clinical experiences. Among the topics covered in the curriculum are anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, ultrasound scanning techniques and protocols, the sonographer's scope of practice, medical terminology, patient care, communications, medical law and ethics, and other topics necessary to be effective members of the sonography team.

Graduates of this program receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree.

At a Glance: Program Type: Associate Degree. Delivery Method: On-ground or hybrid. Semester Credits: 82.5. Program Hours: 2,160. Program Weeks: 90. Program Semesters: 6 (15 weeks per semester).

Admission Requirements and Process

Admissions Requirements: In addition to the Admissions requirements listed in the Prospective Students section of this catalog, an interview with the program director and/or faculty is required. Refer to the program specific Prospective Student Handout for more information.

Application Process

  1. 1
    Submit Application
    Complete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
  2. 2
    Submit Transcripts
    Provide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
  3. 3
    Financial Aid
    Complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.
    Complete FAFSA Application
  4. 4
    Enrollment
    Once accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.

Program Schedule

Delivery Method: On-ground or hybrid. Program Semesters: 6 (15 weeks per semester). Program Weeks: 90. Program Hours: 2,160.

Career Outcomes

The DMS associate degree program prepares competent entry-level sonographers for the abdominal-extended concentrations for all campuses and the obstetrics and gynecology sonography concentration for the El Paso and Houston campuses. A diagnostic medical sonographer uses specialized equipment to create images of the body that physicians review to make a medical diagnosis; sonographers use this non-invasive procedure to look inside the human body, specifically the abdomen, heart, blood vessels or a baby in utero.

School Information

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Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information

Total Program Tuition
≈ $46,695
Total Program Cost
≈ $50,193

Tuition is $46,695.00. The published total cost is $50,193.00.

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Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS)