Cardiologists
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$496,010/yr
Typical range
$274,280 – $610,060
Education
Professional degree
Time to entry
About 7-8 years (bachelor's + professional school)
What a Cardiologists does
Cardiologists are physicians who diagnose and treat diseases of the heart and blood vessels, using techniques like stress tests, catheterizations, and echocardiograms. They manage conditions like heart disease, heart attacks, and arrhythmias.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a professional degree. About 7-8 years (bachelor's + professional school).
Estimated cost of that path: ~$150,000. Estimated payback: ~2 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
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