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Audiologists

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

Median salary
$95,780/yr
Typical range
$79,340 – $111,300
Education
Doctoral degree
Time to entry
About 8+ years of higher education

What a Audiologists does

Audiologists are healthcare professionals who test hearing, diagnose hearing loss, and fit patients with hearing aids and other assistive devices. They help people improve their quality of life by restoring and managing their hearing abilities.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a doctoral degree. About 8+ years of higher education.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$110,000. Estimated payback: ~6 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

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