Ultrasound Degree

Diagnostic Medical Sonography — University of Nevada Las Vegas

University of Nevada Las Vegas offers a diagnostic medical sonography program in Las Vegas, Nevada. This page outlines the program’s credential pathway and how it connects to work in diagnostic imaging.

Program at a glance

Program details

Students complete classroom and clinical coursework, with clinical education at affiliated hospitals and clinics in the Las Vegas area. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science in Comprehensive Medical Imaging with an ultrasound track. Completers are eligible to sit for the ARDMS examinations; students may take the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) examination before graduation and a specialty examination afterward. The program is not accredited, though its curriculum has been approved by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). These details are drawn from the program’s website.

Credential pathway

Graduates can pursue professional certification such as the Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS). These credentials are offered by national registries, including the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Certification is separate from completing the program; each credential sets its own education, clinical-experience, and examination requirements. See Licensing and Certification for how the process works.

About this occupation

Diagnostic medical sonographers operate ultrasound equipment to create images that physicians use to assess and diagnose medical conditions. National wage and employment-outlook figures are summarized on the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer page, with more context in Career Opportunities and Salary and Compensation.

Program details, requirements, and availability change. Verify current information directly with the program and with the relevant certification body or licensing board. Inclusion in this directory does not constitute endorsement.

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Last verified: June 2026.