Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Costs

The total cost of attendance includes both direct and indirect costs.

Direct Costs are expenses for which students will be billed directly by UMBC, such as tuition and mandatory fees.

Indirect Costs are expenses that you are not billed for directly, but which you should consider when planning your budget for attending UMBC. These can include:

Rent, utilities, food, and other personal expenses.
Books and supplies
Transportation to and from campus and clinical sites

Please note that actual costs for individual students vary based on personal circumstances.

We understand that the ability to fund your education is an integral part of your decision to join our program.

You will find helpful information regarding our program costs and financial assistance options below.

We highly encourage our students to apply for scholarships to help reduce the cost of attendance.

If you have questions about the information here, please contact Valerie Bardhi, Recruitment, Enrollment, and Student Success Manager at sonography@umbc.edu.

Tuition and Fees

There is a $50 application fee.
Tuition for the 2027-2028 class will be $27,820.
An additional (non-refundable) enrollment fee of $300.00 must be paid at time of admission.
Students are responsible for additional costs. While many of these program costs are variable, students should prepare to spend at least $3,000 to complete the requirements below.

Requirement	Estimated Cost
Student membership dues: Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU)	$25
Student membership dues: Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS)	$45
Student membership dues: American Society of Echocardiography (ASE)	$50
Medical document manager	$50
CPR BLS certification	$100
Criminal background check and drug screening	$149
Sonography course textbooks	$700
Vascular registry exam fees (upon completion of the program)	$525
Cardiac registry exam fees (upon completion of the program)	$525
Abd-Ext/ OB-GYN registry exams fees (upon completion of the program)	$800
Uniforms and shoes	variable
Gas, tolls, and parking fees at area hospitals and outpatient centers	variable
Physical exam, to include immunizations, screenings, and titers	variable
Health insurance	variable

Student membership dues to Sonography professional societies are optional, but encouraged.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this or any other University publication, the University reserves the right to make changes in tuition, fees, and other charges at any time such changes are deemed necessary by the University and the University System of Maryland Board of Regents.

Payment Plans

Payment plans are not available for students enrolled in the UMBC DMSP.
Tuition is billed in two equal installments in April and January.

Private Scholarships

We encourage you to research private scholarships for Sonography school. To get started, we have provided a few resources below.

Federal Financial Aid

We are a professional non-degree certificate program, therefore, federal financial aid via the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (loans, and grants) cannot be accepted or applied to program fees.

Maryland Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides funding for unemployed or underemployed Marylanders to gain valuable skills and certifications for a new career.

UMBC Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) for WIOA eligibility.

If you meet certain criteria, you may qualify for WIOA funding!

WOIA is administered through MD county One Stop Centers located throughout the state. Search your county’s location to get started today.

Student Loans

You may be eligible for loans with Sallie Mae, College Ave, or other private lenders who provide loans for career training. Please research loans for which you may qualify. Ensure that your lender is aware that the UMBC DMSP is a professional certificate program, NOT a degree program.

Although you may apply for a loan prior to acceptance to UMBC DMSP, you may wish to defer finalizing your loan agreement with them until you receive an acceptance letter from the UMBC DMSP. UMBC’s school code is 00210500.

GI Bill Eligibility

The GI Bill benefits help veterans pay for school and cover expenses while you’re training for a job. You would be able to use funds from the GI bill, please use vacertifying@umbc.edu to reach out to our School Certifying Officials with any questions about using your GI Benefits at UMBC.

Cancellation and refund policy

If UMBC DMSP receives a notice of cancellation at least 10 business days prior to the start date of classes: full refund of tuition paid.
If UMBC DMSP receives a notice of cancellation 9 business days prior to the start date of classes: 50% refund of tuition paid.
After the start of classes, no refund of tuition paid.
Fees paid are non-refundable.