Ultrasound, BS/BPS: Program Data
Professional Certification, and Licensure
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Professional Resources
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
ARDMS promotes quality care and patient safety through the certification and continuing competency of ultrasound professionals.
Program Effectiveness Data: 2019-2023
The following is our most recent program effectiveness data for the Ultrasound programs at SUNY Upstate.
Program Completion Rate: 5-Year Average
The program completion rate is a measure of the number of students who completed all didactic and clinical requirements of the program relative to the number of students who had initially enrolled in the same class year.
Program Completion Rate |
Number graduated, divided by the number started the program |
Year |
Results |
Year 1 - 2019 |
7 of 7 - 100% |
Year 1 - 2020 |
7 of 7 - 100% |
Year 1 - 2021 |
7 of 7 - 100% |
Year 1 - 2022 |
7 of 7 - 100% |
Year 1 - 2023 |
7 of 7 - 100% |
Program 5 year average |
35 of 35 - 100% |
Ultrasound Exam Rate 2019-2023 Update
American Registry of Diagnostic Sonography (ARDMS) Credentialing Examination Pass Rate: 5-Year Average.
ARDMS registration requires passing both the Physics and one specialty exam (Abdominal or OB/GYN)
Class Year |
# of students passing Physics and one specialty exam on the 1st attempt |
# of students passing Physics and one specialty exam more than 1 attempt |
2019 |
5 of 7 - 71% |
6 of 7 - 86% |
2020 |
7 of 7 - 100% |
7 of 7 - 100% |
2021 |
7 of 7 - 100% |
7 of 7 - 100% |
2022 |
5 of 7 - 71% |
6 of 7 - 86% |
2023 |
6 of 7 - 86% |
6 of 7 - 86% |
Total |
30 of 35 - 86% |
32 of 35 - 91.4% |
Job Placement Rate: 5-Year Average
The Medical Imaging Sciences Program considers any employment (full time, part time, or per diem) in the medical imaging profession within one year of graduation and is within full compliance.
Job Placement Rate |
Number employed, divided by number actively seeking employment within 12 months of graduation |
Year |
Results |
Year 1 - 2019 |
7 of 7 - 100% |
Year 2 - 2020 |
6 of 6 - 100% |
Year 3 - 2021 |
7 of 7 - 100% |
Year 4 - 2022 |
6 of 6 - 100% |
Year 5 - 2023 |
7 of 7 - 100% |
Program 5 year average |
33 of 33 - 100% |