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About Hearing Instrument Specialist

Hearing Instrument Specialist programs prepare individuals to test the hearing of, and to select, fit and dispense appropriate hearing aids for, patients. Includes instruction in acoustics, anatomy and physiology of the ear, hearing testing, hearing aid fitting and technology, health promotion and rehabilitation, counseling and communication, business management, and professional ethics.

Students studying Hearing Instrument Specialist can earn up to a Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years. On average, 31% percent of men and 69% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Hearing Instrument Specialist is has the largest number of granted degrees in Washington. The Median Starting Salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Hearing Instrument Specialist is $55,200.

Popularity of Hearing Instrument Specialist Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Hearing Instrument Specialist degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying career for Hearing Instrument Specialist majors is Hearing Aid Specialists. However, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in Hearing Instrument Specialist can prepare you for is Hearing Aid Specialists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Hearing Instrument Specialist majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Hearing Instrument Specialist majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
16
Female Students
11 (68%)
Male Students
5 (31%)
White (11, 69%)
Hispanic or Latino (2, 12%)
Two or more races (2, 12%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (1, 6%)
Asian (0, <1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Black or African American (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)

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