FAQ

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Perfusion Science at the University of Southern California is a Candidate for accreditation by the Accreditation Committee for Perfusion Education (AC-PE) of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP), 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775 as of July 2024. Candidacy is not a guarantee of accreditation. Candidacy status ends when the program is awarded/ denied accreditation OR three (3) years after application for Candidacy has been made, whichever comes first.

The average salary in the state of California is $170,000 in 2023 (Salary.com). The future of perfusion is bright; per iData research, cardiac surgery procedure volume is expected to increase 4% per year, reaching over 1.3 million annual procedures in 2029.

No, however prior experience allows you to have a better understanding of the details of healthcare professions and can make you a stronger applicant.

Most likely, yes. With adequate time, affiliations can be created with outside institutions.

No; the Master of Science in Perfusion Sciences program is a residential program that requires in-person education.

We accept approximately 8 students per year.

Please check our financial aid page for scholarship opportunities. Of note, public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) is a federal aid program that offers loan forgiveness when working full-time for an eligible not-for-profit institution with a minimum of 120 payments towards student loans.