Any Professionals who can confirm low entry level salaries?

[audibob]

I'm questioning returning to school in order to enter the field of audiology. I know I'd be good at it and I know I'd love it, but I cannot fathom paying 100K to go to school, get a doctorate and make half "doctor type money." I'm on my own. In addition to paying tuition, I would need to take a loan out for living expenses as well. After all is said and done, 100K seems like a generous figure.

The 45-55K entry level salary number is something that I've seen come up time and time again as I've read threads on this forum, but given the general makeup of the people on this forum, most of us being students, I question it's accuracy. Are there any audiologists who frequent these forums who can attest to this low starting salary for Au.D grads?

A side note: Yes, I know I can make more selling hearing aids, but that isn't even on my radar.

Thanks for any info guys/gals!

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[Dustbug10]

Professionals, post salary info in the following thread please.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=772658

 

[BigAl]

A side note: Yes, I know I can make more selling hearing aids, but that isn't even on my radar.

or selling used cars... just saying

dusty look at you, stepping up in the world of the forums

 

[Dustbug10]

or selling used cars... just saying

dusty look at you, stepping up in the world of the forums

*Flexes e-muscles*

I recently retired as mod of a Lakers forum, I just couldn't let it go. In all seriousness, I think we can build this place into a nice community. Unity in our profession will be big going into the future.

 

[cmc271]

*Flexes e-muscles*

I recently retired as mod of a Lakers forum, I just couldn't let it go. In all seriousness, I think we can build this place into a nice community. Unity in our profession will be big going into the future.

Well I'll try not to hold you're being a Laker's fan against you.

 

[BigAl]

i think it's possible to get this place rockin. i think there's more action here now, than back when i found this place almost 2 years ago.

i'll have to side with cmc on this one, we won't hold it against you

 

[Dustbug10]

i think it's possible to get this place rockin. i think there's more action here now, than back when i found this place almost 2 years ago.

i'll have to side with cmc on this one, we won't hold it against you

Nice to have a savy veteran around. BigAl the Grey.

 

[BigAl]

BigAl the Grey.

btw i think we can safely say

 

[Dustbug10]

btw i think we can safely say

Thread hijacked? Nah...

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