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About Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist

Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist programs prepare individuals, under the supervision of physicians and nurses, to perform both cardiovascular and pulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Includes instruction in cardiopulmonary pharmacology; anatomy and physiology of the heart, peripheral vascular system, and lungs; pulmonary and cardiovascular disease and dysfunction; peripheral vascular Doppler procedures; invasive and non-invasive cardiology; pulmonary function tests; blood gas analysis; echocardiograph procedures; bronchoscopy; patient management; patient history taking and record-keeping; applications to clinical research; and emergency procedures.

Of the 18 Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist degrees granted each year at the Associates degree level, 94% percent are awarded to women and the other 6% percent are men. Did you know that Washington has more students being awarded a degree in Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist than any other state in the US? In fact, Washington granted 12 degrees last year! The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist is $55,200.

Popularity of Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

Some of the highest paying jobs for Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist majors include Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians, Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other . But, another thing to think about is how much demand there is for specific positions. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist can prepare you for are Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other, Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians .

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
18
Female Students
17 (94%)
Male Students
1 (5%)
White (11, 61%)
Hispanic or Latino (7, 39%)
Asian (0, <1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Black or African American (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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