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EKG technician programs
59 colleges and career schools report EKG tech programs to IPEDS, with 676 completions in 2023-24.
Programs listed
59
all states
Middle program cost
$2,161
$995 to $3,465, IPEDS
Middle length
2 months
4 certificates, IPEDS
Median pay
$74,310
cardiovascular technologists and technicians, BLS May 2025
On state WIOA lists
297
programs, U.S. DOL file
EKG Technician Programs by state
| State | Programs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 2 | $74,900 |
| California | 6 | $78,170 |
| Florida | 4 | $77,140 |
| Georgia | 3 | $78,070 |
| Illinois | 4 | $61,870 |
| Indiana | 1 | $79,380 |
| Louisiana | 7 | $50,050 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $105,580 |
| Maryland | 1 | $86,440 |
| Michigan | 5 | $80,650 |
| Missouri | 1 | $73,680 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $82,710 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $47,340 |
| New York | 4 | $89,570 |
| Ohio | 7 | $79,270 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $44,900 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $59,170 |
| Texas | 4 | $53,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $83,790 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $74,380 |
Programs counts IPEDS schools. Median pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual.
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EKG tech questions, answered from the data
How long is EKG tech training?
Among 4 certificate programs that report a length to IPEDS, the middle one takes 2 months; half take between 1 month and 4 months. Clock-hour programs run 75 to 124 hours (middle 82).
How much does a EKG technician program cost?
The middle whole-program tuition among 4 certificate programs reporting one to IPEDS for 2024-25 is $2,161; half cost between $995 and $3,465.
What do cardiovascular technologists and technicians earn?
The national median annual wage for cardiovascular technologists and technicians was $74,310 in May 2025 ($36 an hour), from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics; the lowest-paid tenth earned under $39,000.