The average annual wage of the occupations is $92,620 and $45 per hour. 4 vocational programs could be taken for the Audiologists career. Based on BLS data, a total of 13,880 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 4 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Audiologists.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 6 | $27,141 | - | - | - |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 1 | $24,635 | - | - | - |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 12 | $28,306 | - | - | - |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (other) | 1 | $37,100 | - | - | - |
The following 18 occupations are related to Audiologists.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychologists, All Other | 14,480 | $110,300 | $53 |
| Optometrists | 41,390 | $143,000 | $69 |
| Occupational Therapists | 145K | $96,790 | $47 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 172K | $92,630 | $45 |
| Cardiologists | 15,190 | $423,250 | $203 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 112K | $240,790 | $116 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 67,210 | $245,450 | $118 |
| Neurologists | 9,350 | $271,470 | $131 |
| Pediatricians, General | 34,870 | $205,860 | $99 |
| Psychiatrists | 24,830 | $256,930 | $124 |
| Physicians, All Other | 310K | $248,640 | $120 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | 11,530 | $312,120 | $150 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | 14,820 | $378,250 | $182 |
| Pediatric Surgeons | 1,180 | $449,320 | $216 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | 10,250 | $61,550 | $30 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | 46,090 | $68,170 | $33 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | 4,430 | $42,060 | $20 |
The following 25 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Audiologists. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.