Also called: AuD, Doctor of Audiology
Diagnoses and treats hearing loss, balance problems, and ringing in the ears.
Tests a newborn's hearing with a soft probe, fits a teenager with hearing aids, programs a cochlear implant so a patient hears their kids for the first time, and treats dizziness. Some work for the military or with musicians.
BLS May 2024.
Doctorate (PhD), about 8 years after high school. Bachelor's plus a 4-year Doctor of Audiology (AuD) and state license.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Communication Sciences & Disorders, Biology.
Growing much faster than average (about 11% over 10 years). Much faster than average.
Low risk for 10 years. Over-the-counter hearing aids take simple cases; diagnosis, implants, balance testing and complex fittings stay human.
Classes: Biology, Physics (sound), Psychology, ASL.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-1181.
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