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Sacramento Ultrasound Institute
Sacramento, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1765 Challenge Way, Sacramento, CA 95815 · Phone: (916) 877-7977 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Sacramento Ultrasound Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Sacramento, CA offering radiology and sonography and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
Sacramento Ultrasound Institute has a 97.8% completion rate, above the California state average of 64.2%, and graduates carry a median debt of $17,000, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Sacramento Ultrasound Institute is $41,256, and federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, with 29.9% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $70,210 | $121,260 | $137,770 |
| Medical assistants | $39,290 | $49,660 | $61,870 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 31 | not reported | not reported | $18,600 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 2–4 years | 18 | not reported | not reported | $18,600 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Sacramento Ultrasound Institute is a private for-profit trade school located in Sacramento, California. It is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus offers 4 programs across two program families, with the majority of students enrolled in radiology and sonography programs and medical assistant programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 97.8%, well above the California state average of 64.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $17,000. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $41,256, and 29.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
With 57 trade completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 83, this is a small, focused campus concentrated on allied health training, particularly sonography. The program mix suggests a career-training environment suited to students seeking a specific clinical credential rather than a broad general-education path, though program lengths are not detailed here. Prospective students, including adult career changers, should confirm program length, schedule, and licensing requirements directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools directly and review this campus's entry on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Sacramento Ultrasound Institute offers 4 programs across radiology-tech and medical-assistant program families, with top programs being radiology and sonography programs and medical assistant programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, with a status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 97.8%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $17,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard for updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $41,256, according to federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school at (916) 877-7977 or visit https://sui.edu/ to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?490160.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on allied health credentials like sonography and medical assisting may suit career changers seeking clinical training, though specific program lengths and formats are not detailed here; contact the school to confirm fit.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Sacramento Ultrasound Institute at (916) 877-7977 or visit their website at https://sui.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported here; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?490160 to compare completion rates, costs, and outcomes across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.