We Are Our Region’s Top Sonography Program
Medical sonographers use high-frequency soundwaves to produce images that assist physicians in making their diagnoses.
Sonographers use highly specialized equipment. They must have a deep understanding of human anatomy and strong technical and patient communication skills.
South Piedmont has long been regarded as a regional leader in sonography education, and our students are in high demand, often being hired before they graduate.
Ready to join our sonography legacy? Get started today.
The Program Options
Mode
Online/in-person
Prerequisites
Refer to the page 2 (Phase ll) of the Medical Sonography Admission Booklet.
Accredited
We are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
92%
The three-year average job placement rate for South Piedmont’s Sonography program (2021-23)
$81,926
The estimated annual salary of South Piedmont’s Medical Sonography alumni (Lightcast data, 2024)
Well-Rounded Education. Job-Ready Graduates.
At South Piedmont, we prepare students to sit for American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography exams. Your coursework will emphasize physics, anatomy, sonography procedures, equipment usage, and patient interaction skills. You’ll complete your clinical training at our numerous clinical partner sites within the Charlotte metro area.
For evidence of the high-quality education you’ll receive at South Piedmont, look to our Medical Sonography alumni. Our graduates are contributing to positive patient outcomes at hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare providers throughout our region — and beyond.
A Smart Start to Your Sonography Career
You can have all the experiences of a four-year university at South Piedmont. You can take the same classes, but you’re keeping more of your money in your pocket, and one day you can put that money toward a house or a car. Community colleges are just a smart choice.
Miranda Goodwin, ’23 Medical Sonography graduate who was hired before she completed her degree
Medical Sonography Program Admission Information
Admission to the Medical Sonography program occurs once a year. Students must complete all General Education courses listed in the Medical Sonography Admission Booklet prior to submitting the Phase II application. For a complete listing of prerequisites, admission requirements, class listings, and estimated program cost, see the Medical Sonography Program Booklet.
Please follow the these steps to apply to the Medical Sonography program:
If you are a new student, you will need to apply to South Piedmont. If you are a current South Piedmont student, you will need to confirm with the Admissions Office that all of your information is up-to-date and correct.
Viewing the online Information Session is a requirement for Admission into the Medical Sonography Program. After you have watched the Information Session you will complete the Medical Sonography Information Session Request Form (NOTE: this form will be available October 13th, 2025 – January 16, 2026). By completing this form, you will be emailed the Phase II Medical Sonography Program Application from healthadmissions@spcc.edu.
Submit your Phase II application to healthadmissions@spcc.edu during the application window. Provisional acceptance letters will be sent within a month of application deadline. The next step to final acceptance will be successful completion and assessment in the Sonography Foundations course.
The South Piedmont Medical Sonography Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRCDMS). Contact the Commission at 9355 113th Street N. #7709, Seminole, FL 33775 or call 727-210-2350 for questions about the accreditation.
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