Audiology/Audiologist
A program that prepares individuals to diagnose and treat hearing loss and other disorders involving the ear, advise patients on means to use their remaining hearing, and select and fit hearing aids and other devices. Includes instruction in acoustics, anatomy and physiology of hearing, hearing measurement, auditory pathology, middle and inner ear analysis, rehabilitation therapies and assistive technologies, and pediatric and other special applications.
- Schools offering
- 8
- Annual completions
- 172
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $59k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to diagnose and treat hearing loss and other disorders involving the ear, advise patients on means to use their remaining hearing, and select and fit hearing aids and other devices. Includes instruction in acoustics, anatomy and physiology of hearing, hearing measurement, auditory pathology, middle and inner ear analysis, rehabilitation therapies and assistive technologies, and pediatric and other special applications.
Examples of specialized tracks: Audiology and Hearing Sciences.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health specialties teachers, postsecondary | $106k | +17.3% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Audiologists | $92k | +9.5% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$59k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$46k
Bachelor's
$59k
Top colleges for Audiology/Audiologist
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | Columbus, OH | 0 | 106 | 106 |
| Portland State University | Portland, OR | 0 | 33 | 33 |
| Cleveland State University | Cleveland, OH | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | Nacogdoches, TX | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| Ball State University | Muncie, IN | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| University of Montevallo | Montevallo, AL | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| CUNY Hunter College | New York, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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