by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 91 U.S. colleges awarded 1,902 degrees and certificates in Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist. Associate degrees are the most popular award, at 64% of graduates. College Factual ranks 56 schools in its 2027 Best Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $68,190 one year after completing, rising to $77,808 after four years.
A major in Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist covers Cardiovascular Technology/technologist. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Perform Invasive, Noninvasive, And Peripheral Examinations Of The Cardiovascular System At The Request Of Physicians To Aid In Diagnoses And Therapeutic Treatments. Includes Instruction In Reviewing And Recording Patient Histories And Clinical Data, Patient Care, Investigative And Examination Procedures, Diagnostic Procedures, Data Analysis And Documentation, Physician Consultation, Equipment Operation And Monitoring, And Professional Standards And Ethics.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, cardiovascular technology/technologist draws strong interest, with 1,902 degrees awarded annually. 91 colleges award cardiovascular technology/technologist degrees, an average of 21 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 256.
By level, the 1,902 awards include 450 certificates, 1,220 associate degrees, 116 bachelor’s degrees and 88 master’s degrees.
Women earned 82% of cardiovascular technology/technologist degrees and certificates in the latest year (1,565 of 1,902). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (909) and Hispanic or Latino (526), and international students earned 21.
College Factual ranks 56 schools in its 2027 Best Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist Schools ranking, including 44 for associate degrees, 9 for bachelor’s degrees and 4 for master’s degrees. It also ranks cardiovascular technology/technologist schools within 23 states. In all, 91 colleges offer cardiovascular technology/technologist programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common cardiovascular technology/technologist credential is the associate degree: 1,220 of the 1,902 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to cardiovascular technology/technologist call most for Active Listening, Speaking and Critical Thinking, and for knowledge of English Language, Medicine and Dentistry and Customer and Personal Service, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Near Vision.
Top skills, rated 0–5:
Top knowledge areas, rated 0–5:
How long a cardiovascular technology/technologist degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 450 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 1,220 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 116 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 88 |
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to cardiovascular technology/technologist, at 38.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 38.2% |
| Master’s degree | 15.3% |
| Doctoral degree | 10.6% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 8.6% |
| Post-doctoral training | 8.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 6.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 5.7% |
| Some college courses | 4.5% |
| First professional degree | 2.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist, with an average median salary of $41,701; the strongest outlook belongs to Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, at 10.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Holter Scanning Technician, Sonographer, Laboratory Technologist (Lab Technologist) and Cardio Tech (Cardiovascular Technician).
The occupation related to cardiovascular technology/technologist with the most projected jobs is Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians, at 1,630,916.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 1,630,916 | -0.3% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist graduates earn a median $68,190 one year after completing their program, $77,808 after four years and $70,516 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $68,190 |
| 4 years | $77,808 |
| 5 years | $70,516 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to cardiovascular technology/technologist, with a median salary of $46,663.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $36,739 |
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist has 21 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 96,572 degrees a year; the largest are Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (32,528), Physician Associate/Assistant (13,743) and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (13,037). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
