Audiologist
Skills & Interest
  • Caregiver
  • Manager
  • Math
  • Music
  • Science
  • Technology
The Scoop

If you've ever had a hearing testyou know, listening for the beepsthen you've met an audiologist. That's the person who actually did the testing. Audiologists use state-of-the-art equipment to conduct their tests and advise patients on treatments for any issues they find (such as hearing loss). Does your grandpa wear a hearing aid? If so, an audiologist prescribed it. And audiologists are actual, real doctorswhich means if you become one, you'll be a doctor, too. So if you think your hearing is pretty spectacular, then take good care of it, because you might make a heck of an audiologist.

The Details

Degree Required
Bachelor's Degree
Medical Doctor (MD)
Years of College
4
Years of Additional School
6
Average Salary
$66,660

The Impact

Hearing is one of our five sensesjust as vital as sightand audiologists work hard to help us keep our ears as healthy as possible.

The Fact

The audiology profession came about when hearing aids were designed and manufactured for returning World War II veterans who had hearing damage.