Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems.
Significant Points
- Employment growth will be spurred by the expanding population in older age groups that are prone to medical conditions that result in hearing problems.
- More than half worked in health care facilities; many others were employed by educational services.
- A master's degree in audiology has been the standard credential; however, a clinical doctoral degree is becoming more common for new entrants and is expected to become the new standard for the profession.
National Outlook
| 2004 Total Employment | 10,000 |
| 2014 Expected Employment | 11,000 |
| Change (Percent) | N/A ( 9.1) |
| Total Openings | N/A |