Cardiovascular Science

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the structure and functioning of the heart, vascular system, and blood in animals and human beings and the disorders and diseases associated with the cardiovascular system. Includes instruction in cardiovascular physiology, blood physiology, vasculature, vascular metabolism, neural control of cardiovascular function, microvascular permeability and membrane transport, cardiac contraction mechanisms, homeostasis, and applications to topics such as arteriosclerosis, heart disease, diabetes, vascular remodeling, transplantation, transfusion, and pacemakers and artificial organs.

For all the 15 degrees granted in Cardiovascular Science per year, the majority of them are Associates degree. Out of the 2 students earning degrees at the Masters degree level across the US, 50% percent identify as men and 50% percent identify as women. While students at schools all over the country study Cardiovascular Science, Ohio has the most graduates. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Cardiovascular Science is $42,090.