Diagnostic Medical Sonography is an Associate In Applied Science program offered by Southeastern College in Columbia, SC. The program takes 24 months to complete, with tuition of $12,756 per semester.
Program Overview
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program integrates didactic, laboratory and clinical experiential learning. Sonographers are highly skilled professionals who provide patient services using diagnostic techniques under the supervision of a licensed Doctor of Medicine or osteopathy. Diagnostic Medical Sonographers perform two-dimensional, Doppler and other sonographic procedures and record data for interpretation by a physician. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program offered by Southeastern College prepares graduates for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination. An Associate in Applied Science degree will be awarded upon successful completion of this program. Outside work required.
The goal of the program is to prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the abdominal sonography-extended, obstetrics and gynecology sonography concentration.
Admission Requirements and Process
All applicants will be required to do a pre-enrollment interview with an Admissions Coordinator to determine the necessary requirements for entrance into the program. To be considered for enrollment, applicants must supply verification of standard high school graduation, GED completion, or proof of graduation from a foreign institution comparable to a United States secondary school; home-schooled applicants are considered upon receipt of the proper state credential.
Prerequisites.
- Have a High School Diploma or GED
- Pass the entrance exam
- Background check and drug screening where applicable
- Successful completion of Science, Mathematics and English or Speech pre-requisite general education courses with a minimum grade of “C” or higher
- Cumulative grade average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in completed general education courses
- A maximum of 12.0 General Education transfer credits may be accepted dependent on program enrollment availability
General Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalentProvide verification of standard high school graduation (transcript or diploma), GED completion, or a foreign secondary credential evaluated as equivalent to U.S. high school…
- Entrance examinationAchieve a minimum score of 20 on the Wonderlic entrance examination for this program, or provide equivalent results (SAT 1030 (current version), ACT 20 or ASVAB 65).
- Pre-enrollment interviewComplete a pre-enrollment interview with an Admissions Coordinator to determine the necessary requirements for entrance into the program.
- Background check and drug screeningComplete a background check and drug screening where applicable.
- General education prerequisitesComplete the Science, Mathematics and English or Speech prerequisite general education courses with a minimum grade of "C" and a cumulative grade average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Application Process
- 1Meet with an Admissions CoordinatorComplete a pre-enrollment interview with an Admissions Coordinator to determine the necessary requirements for entrance into the program.
- 2Provide proof of high school graduationArrange for your school or the issuing agency to send your high school, GED or degree credentials directly to the admissions office.
- 3Take the entrance examinationTake Southeastern College's entrance examination (minimum Wonderlic score of 20 for this program) or provide SAT, ACT or ASVAB results.
- 4Complete the enrollment processComplete the enrollment process well before the date you have chosen to enter school; this permits proper scheduling and ensures availability of classroom space.
- 5Apply for financial aidComplete the FAFSA (school code 037464) and make an appointment with a Financial Aid Officer at your campus.FAFSA Code for Columbia Branch Campus: 037464Complete FAFSA Application
Program Schedule
Program length. This program can be completed in 24 months for full-time students.
Campus hours. Classes are in session year-round, except for the holidays and vacations listed in the Academic Calendar. The Columbia and North Charleston campuses are open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm, Fridays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Start dates. The catalog publishes term dates (each term begins on a Monday; for example, the Winter 2027 semester begins January 11, 2027) but no program-specific start dates; contact the campus for the next start.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Tuition and fees (South Carolina). At Southeastern College, tuition and fees are charged to the student by the semester/pay period. Each semester is 16-weeks in duration for credit hour programs. Each pay period is 450 hours (900 clock hour program), 370 hours (740 clock hour program) and 500 hours (1500 clock hour program) in duration for clock hour programs. Southeastern College students are not charged by the course or by credit hours.
The catalog lists 6 semesters for this program. The following fees are charged each semester/pay period in addition to tuition, and the one-time fees are charged at enrollment:
- Tuition per 16-week semester (full-time): $12,756.00
- Technology fee (per semester/pay period): $400.00
- Student services fee (per semester/pay period): $300.00
- Program fee (per semester/pay period): $300.00
- Lab fee (per semester/pay period): $300.00
- Application fee (one-time): $50.00
- Registration fee (one-time): $50.00
- Transcript fee: $5.00
- Diploma shipping and handling fee: $100.00
Tuition for students less than full time is charged based on a pro-rata calculation at the beginning of the semester/pay period. Programs that require a student kit will be assessed a fee accordingly. Textbook prices are available on the student portal by course. If applicable, students taking online courses who have the textbooks shipped will have shipping charges assessed for them.
Financial aid. Southeastern College is approved by the U.S. Department of Education for Title IV Federal Aid Programs. Prospective students who seek financial assistance must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and make an appointment with a Financial Aid Officer. The college's aid programs include the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Direct Stafford Student Loans, Federal Direct PLUS Loans, Federal Work Study and Southeastern College and private scholarships. Federal School Code (FAFSA) for this campus: 037464.
Military and veterans. Southeastern College is approved by the Florida and North Carolina state approving agencies for veterans training, and its VA Pending Payment Policy protects students using Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) or VR&E (Chapter 31) benefits. Tuition Assistance funds are available to eligible Service members; Active Duty students must meet with their branch of service before enrolling.
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Curriculum
To receive an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, students must complete 61.0 core credit hours and 24.0 credit hours in General Education courses for a total of 85.0 credit hours. This Associate in Applied Science Degree program can be completed in 24 months for full-time students.
For general education, credit hours in parenthesis indicate the required number of credit hours in each discipline; the courses listed are not all inclusive.
Required Courses
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Career Outcomes
Career focus. The goal of the program is to prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the abdominal sonography-extended, obstetrics and gynecology sonography concentration.
Credentialing.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program offered by Southeastern College prepares graduates for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination.
Graduation and employment rates (ACCSC 2025 annual report, as of 10/10/2025). Full-time cohort starting April 2021 – March 2022: 40% graduation rate (of 50) and 84% employment rate (of 19).
Professional licensure disclosure: AS-AAS-Diagnostic-Medical-Sonography-Disclosure-Form-2026.pdf
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Why Accreditation Is Important
Southeastern College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The Columbia and North Charleston campuses are licensed by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education.
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
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