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.