Also known as: Applied Exercise Physiologist, Bariatric Weight Loss Counselor, Cardiac Exercise Physiologist, Cardiac Exercise Specialist
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O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.
+12.8%
US average: +3.5%
1,400
per year (US)
21,200
in 2025 → 23,900 (2035)
Bachelor's degree
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.
Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)
This field is experiencing expansion with increasing job opportunities and career advancement potential. Market demand is rising, with new positions being created.
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$59,460
Median annual wage, BLS 2025
Bachelor's Degree
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