Hearing Aid Specialist
Skills & Interest
  • Caregiver
  • Science
  • Technology
The Scoop

Just like a car, the older we get, the more we start to need repairs. But, unlike cars, we can’t always replace body parts. It would be great if, when you were 60, you could order a new pair of ears much like ordering a burger at a drive-thru. But until that scientific magic happens, there are specialists who can help people get the right hearing aid device for their hearing loss. These specialists know how to administer all kinds of hearing tests, and they understand all the latest technologies for improving people’s hearing. It’s a perfect way into the healthcare field for those who don’t want to spend eight years or more in college becoming a doctor—all you need is a two-year associate’s degree. It’s a growing career, and the bonus is you’d make your grandparents proud.

The Details

Degree Required
Associate's Degree
Years of College
2
Average Salary
$43,400

The Impact

We often take for granted the five senses we were born with, but when our hearing starts to go, it’s nice to know there are specialists who can help us find the best technology for making our ears work better.

The Fact

In the early 20th century, some scientists tried to create hearing aids out of telephones, but they just weren’t loud enough—also, phones back then were gigantic and not exactly portable (to say the least).