Midland College offers a diagnostic medical sonography program in Midland, Texas. This page outlines the program’s credential pathway and how it connects to work in diagnostic imaging.
Program at a glance
- Institution: Midland College, Midland, Texas
- Format: on campus
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.
At a glance
The program takes 22 months to complete. The program leads toward the RDMS — Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer credential.
| Format | On campus |
|---|---|
| Length | 22 months |
Admission prerequisites listed by the program
- BIOL 2401 – Anatomy and Physiology I – 4 Hours
- MATH 1314 – College Algebra – 3 Hours
- HPRS 1106 – Essentials of Medical Terminology – 1 Hour
- ENGL 1301 – Composition I – 3 Hours
Credential awarded
Completing the program earns an associate degree.
Leads to
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (BLS occupation code 29-2032)
Offered by Midland College
Midland College offers this program in Midland, Texas. Texas has 28 sonography schools in the directory; see the Texas school list.
Other sonography programs in Texas
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Lamar Institute of Technology, Beaumont
- Cardiovascular Sonography at Lone Star College – Cy Fair, Cypress
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Medical Education and Training Campus (METC), San Antonio
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Parker University, Dallas
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Pima Medical Institute – El Paso, El Paso
Program facts last verified September 20, 2026.