Cardiologists
SOC Code: 29-1212Also known as:
Cardiac Specialist, Cardiologist, Cardiology Non-Invasive Physician, Cardiology Physician, Electrophysiology Cardiologist
Median Annual Salary
N/A
+4.1% growth (2024-2034)
600
Openings/Year
19K
Current Jobs
What Cardiologists Do
Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology.
💰 Salary
N/A
Median annual wage (2024)
📈 Job Growth
+4.1%
Faster than average
🎓 Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Typical entry-level requirement
🚀 Annual Openings
600
Projected average per year
📚 On-the-Job Training
Internship/residency
Expected training period
Employment Projections (2024-2034)
Current Employment (2024)
19,400
Projected Employment (2034)
20,200
Related Careers
Anesthesiologists
N/A •
+3.2% growth
Emergency medicine physicians
N/A •
+2.7% growth
General internal medicine physicians
$236,350 •
+3.3% growth
Physicians, all other
N/A •
+2.5% growth
Pediatric surgeons
N/A •
+1.5% growth
Technology & Tools
📚 Entry-Level Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Most common requirement
Degree Programs for Cardiologists
These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a cardiologists:
Medicine
20,703 degrees awarded •
151 colleges offer this program
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy
8,465 degrees awarded •
36 colleges offer this program
Best Colleges for Becoming a Cardiologists
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become cardiologists.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do cardiologists make?
The median annual salary for cardiologists is N/A.
What education do cardiologists need?
Most cardiologists positions require a doctoral or professional degree.
Common degree programs include Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy.
Is becoming cardiologists a good career choice?
Cardiologists is projected to see +4.1% job growth from 2024 to 2034,
which is about average for all occupations. With approximately 600 job openings expected annually,
there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for cardiologists?
Top colleges for aspiring cardiologists include
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, University of California-Los Angeles, Tufts University, Harvard University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to cardiologists?
Cardiologists may also be known as: Cardiac Specialist, Cardiologist, Cardiology Non-Invasive Physician, Cardiology Physician, Electrophysiology Cardiologist, General Cardiologist, Heart Failure Cardiologist, Interventional Cardiologist, Interventional Cardiology Physician, Invasive Cardiologist, Medical Doctor (MD), Non-Invasive Cardiologist, Noninvasive Cardiologist, Pediatric Cardiologist, Physician.
These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.