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Sonography school in Illinois

12 sonography programs with results and funding that can make them free

9 schools offer these sonography programs, and Illinois has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows how past students did; Illinois files no usable prices.

Diagnostic medical sonographers use ultrasound equipment to make images of the inside of the body. Most need at least an associate degree or a certificate, offered by colleges and some hospitals; some need a state license, and employers may require or prefer professional certification.1

In Illinois, all 12 programs ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 12 programs here are sonography (associate degree, 4 programs), cardiac or vascular sonography (associate degree, 3 programs), sonography (level not stated, 3 programs) and sonography certificate or diploma (2 programs).

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How much does sonography school cost in Illinois?

Not reported

Illinois files no usable prices, so none can be shown.

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not reported
None of the 12 programs report it
Working 6 months later
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None of the 12 programs report it
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
None of the 12 programs report it
Length
60 to 88 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Illinois may also offer sonography school. How these figures are made

Is there free sonography school in Illinois?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 12 sonography programs in Illinois approved for WIOA funding

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12 programs

  • Cardiac or vascular sonography (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    A.A.S. Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography Degree

    Harper College

    Palatine

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Harper College, PalatineCardiac or vascular sonography (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, A.A.S. Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography Degree at Harper College
    More details about A.A.S. Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography Degree at Harper College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    80 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, A.A.S. Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography Degree at Harper College

  • Sonography (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    A.A.S. Diagnostic Medical Sonography Degree

    Harper College

    Palatine

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Harper College, PalatineSonography (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, A.A.S. Diagnostic Medical Sonography Degree at Harper College
    More details about A.A.S. Diagnostic Medical Sonography Degree at Harper College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    88 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, A.A.S. Diagnostic Medical Sonography Degree at Harper College

  • Cardiac or vascular sonography (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    Associate of AS in Noninvasive Cardio Sonography

    Midwestern Career College

    Chicago

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Midwestern Career College, ChicagoCardiac or vascular sonography (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Associate of AS in Noninvasive Cardio Sonography at Midwestern Career College
    More details about Associate of AS in Noninvasive Cardio Sonography at Midwestern Career College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    80 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Associate of AS in Noninvasive Cardio Sonography at Midwestern Career College

  • Cardiac or vascular sonography (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography Degree Program

    John A. Logan Community College

    Carterville

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    John A. Logan Community College, CartervilleCardiac or vascular sonography (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography Degree Program at John A. Logan Community College
    More details about Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography Degree Program at John A. Logan Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    88 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography Degree Program at John A. Logan Community College

  • Sonography (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

    Illinois Central College North Campus

    Peoria

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Illinois Central College North Campus, PeoriaSonography (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    More details about Diagnostic Medical Sonographer at Illinois Central College North Campus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    80 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out

  • Sonography (level not stated)HybridEducation and courses

    Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (DMS)

    Stellar Career College

    Chicago

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Stellar Career College, ChicagoSonography (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (DMS) at Stellar Career College
    More details about Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (DMS) at Stellar Career College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (DMS) at Stellar Career College

  • Sonography certificate or diplomaHybridPrerequisite courses

    Diagnostic Medical Sonography

    Danville Area Community College

    Danville

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Danville Area Community College, DanvilleSonography certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    School website, Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Danville Area Community College
    More details about Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Danville Area Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    School website, Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Danville Area Community College

  • Sonography (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Diagnostic Medical Sonography (AAS) - NU095

    Joliet Junior College

    Joliet

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Joliet Junior College, JolietSonography (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Diagnostic Medical Sonography (AAS) - NU095 at Joliet Junior College
    More details about Diagnostic Medical Sonography (AAS) - NU095 at Joliet Junior College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Diagnostic Medical Sonography (AAS) - NU095 at Joliet Junior College

  • Sonography (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Associate in Applied Science

    Lincoln Land Community College

    Springfield

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Lincoln Land Community College, SpringfieldSonography (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Associate in Applied Science at Lincoln Land Community College
    More details about Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Associate in Applied Science at Lincoln Land Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
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    Length
    68 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Associate in Applied Science at Lincoln Land Community College

  • Sonography (level not stated)In personEducation and courses

    Echocardiography

    South Suburban College

    South Holland

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    South Suburban College, South HollandSonography (level not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Echocardiography at South Suburban College
    More details about Echocardiography at South Suburban College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    96 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Echocardiography at South Suburban College

  • Sonography certificate or diplomaHybridPrerequisite courses

    Echocardiography Advanced Certificate

    Danville Area Community College

    Danville

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Danville Area Community College, DanvilleSonography certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Echocardiography Advanced Certificate at Danville Area Community College
    More details about Echocardiography Advanced Certificate at Danville Area Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
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    Length
    54 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
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    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Echocardiography Advanced Certificate at Danville Area Community College

  • Sonography (level not stated)HybridEducation and courses

    Echocardiography/Noninvasive Cardiovascular

    Stellar Career College

    Chicago

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Stellar Career College, ChicagoSonography (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Echocardiography/Noninvasive Cardiovascular at Stellar Career College
    More details about Echocardiography/Noninvasive Cardiovascular at Stellar Career College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
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    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Echocardiography/Noninvasive Cardiovascular at Stellar Career College

How to pay for sonography school in Illinois

WIOA funding can pay for sonography school in Illinois

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for sonography school

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for sonography school

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Sonography school in Chicago, Danville, Marion and other Illinois cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above.

Other training in Illinois

How sonography school compares with the rest of allied health: Allied health programs in Illinois

Where the Illinois sonography program numbers come from

Which Illinois sonography programs are on this list?

These are the sonography programs Illinois approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Illinois offers.

How the prices and results of Illinois sonography programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

How reliable are the Illinois figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Illinois among the states with "known data quality concerns".10 We leave out the share who finished for Illinois: only a few programs report it, and those at a typical 11%. We leave out prices for Illinois: the state files a code in place of each price, so no price can be shown.

Sources for the facts about sonography school in Illinois

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List
  10. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns