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Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

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

Median salary
$74,310/yr
Typical range
$47,890 – $98,110
Education
Associate degree
Time to entry
About 2 years

What a Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians does

These technicians perform heart and blood vessel tests like EKGs and echocardiograms to help diagnose cardiovascular diseases. They operate specialized equipment and record data that doctors use to assess patient heart health.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a associate degree. About 2 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$7,500. Estimated payback: ~1 year. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

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