Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and nurses, to perform both cardiovascular and pulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Includes instruction in cardiopulmonary pharmacology; anatomy and physiology of the heart, peripheral vascular system, and lungs; pulmonary and cardiovascular disease and dysfunction; peripheral vascular Doppler procedures; invasive and non-invasive cardiology; pulmonary function tests; blood gas analysis; echocardiograph procedures; bronchoscopy; patient management; patient history taking and record-keeping; applications to clinical research; and emergency procedures.
- Schools offering
- 6
- Annual completions
- 33
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $67k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and nurses, to perform both cardiovascular and pulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Includes instruction in cardiopulmonary pharmacology; anatomy and physiology of the heart, peripheral vascular system, and lungs; pulmonary and cardiovascular disease and dysfunction; peripheral vascular Doppler procedures; invasive and non-invasive cardiology; pulmonary function tests; blood gas analysis; echocardiograph procedures; bronchoscopy; patient management; patient history taking and record-keeping; applications to clinical research; and emergency procedures.
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 |
| Health technologists and technicians, all other | $49k | +5.2% | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| Cardiovascular technologists and technicians | $67k | +3.0% | Associate's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$67k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$65k
Bachelor's
$71k
Top colleges for Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane Community College | Spokane, WA | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Florida SouthWestern State College | Fort Myers, FL | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla | Aguadilla, PR | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Upstate Medical University | Syracuse, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas | Barranquitas, PR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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