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Midwives

Provide prenatal care and childbirth assistance.

Median salary (BLS)

$65,790

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$39k – $130k

Job outlook

+4% (faster than average)

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Early-career check: graduates of the matching programs below typically earn $93,000 ten years after starting college — an early-career figure, vs. the all-experience BLS median above. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.

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Education

Typical entry: Master's degree

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How to qualify

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Cost to qualify

$64,200–$231,000

Time to qualify

6.2 yr

Renewal

$75/yr

  1. 1

    Bachelor's degree

    Degree

    Four years at public in-state rates — average published tuition & fees ≈ $11,610/yr, plus books. Private and out-of-state run higher; grant aid lowers most students' actual net price.

    $40,000–$150,000 · 4 years source

  2. 2

    Master's degree

    Degree

    Typically two years; average graduate tuition ≈ $20,000/yr at public universities (NCES).

    $24,000–$80,000 · 2 years source

  3. 3

    National & state licensure

    License

    A national board/registry exam plus a state license application (the NCLEX pattern). Exact exam and fees depend on the role and state.

    $200–$1,000 · 2 months · varies by state · renews every 2 yr source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "Midwives" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.

Typical progression

  1. Junior Midwives

    Entry / Junior

    $38,660

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Midwives

    Established

    $65,790

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Midwives

    Senior

    $97,810

Key skills

A typical day

  • •Monitor maternal condition during labor by checking vital signs, monitoring uterine contractions, or performing physical examinations.
  • •Identify tubal and ectopic pregnancies and refer patients for treatments.
  • •Provide necessary medical care for infants at birth, including emergency care such as resuscitation.
  • •Conduct ongoing prenatal health assessments, tracking changes in physical and emotional health.
  • •Monitor fetal growth and well-being through heartbeat detection, body measurement, and palpation.

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