Every cardiovascular perfusion program in the United States - location, degree, length, GPA, tuition, and program director - in one clean, current place. Facts only. Always verify details directly with each program.
The exact prerequisites, GPA benchmarks, shadowing hours, and timeline that competitive applicants use to land one of the ~200 seats. Sent straight to your inbox - free.
| Program | Location | Degree | Length | Deadline | Min GPA | Tuition | Key Requirements | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwestern University Cardiovascular Science / Perfusion |
Glendale, AZ | MS Cardiovascular Science | 21 mo | Nov 1 (priority) | 2.75 | $50.8k/yr ($106,250 w/ fees) | Bachelor's degree, 2.75 cum + 2.75 science GPA; rolling after Nov 1 priority | midwestern.edu |
| University of Arizona Perfusion Sciences Graduate Program |
Tucson, AZ | MA Medical Pharmacology–Perfusion Sci. | 24 mo | Nov 15 | 3.2 | verify | 3.2 GPA + shadowing + research experience | pharmacology.arizona.edu |
| Keck School of Medicine of USCCAAHEP accredited May 2026 MS Perfusion Sciences |
Los Angeles, CA | MS Perfusion Sciences | 20 mo | Sep 30 | 3.0 | $2,539/cr ($161,499 w/ fees) | Science BA/BS, 3.0 GPA, 3 LORs, shadowing; May start, window Jul 1-Sep 30 | keck.usc.edu |
| Quinnipiac University Cardiovascular Perfusion (MHS) Director: Tyler Wahl |
Hamden, CT | MHS Cardiovascular Perfusion | 24 mo | Feb 1 | 3.0 | $1,195/cr ($60,945 total) | Bachelor's, 3.0 GPA, 2 yrs direct patient care | Official program |
| Barry UniversityCLOSED Cardiovascular Perfusion |
Miami Shores, FL | BS Cardiovascular Perfusion | — | Closed | — | — | Program ended. Suspended in 2020; final class graduated spring 2021. Not on CAAHEP's accredited perfusion list as of Oct 2026. Not accepting applications. | barry.edu |
| Emory University (Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing) Cardiovascular Perfusion Science |
Atlanta, GA | Master in CV Perfusion Science | 22 mo | Jun 1 / Sep 1 | 3.0 | verify | Science/health BA/BS, 3.0 cum + 3.0 science GPA | nursing.emory.edu |
| University of Iowa (Carver College of Medicine)Est. 1992 Perfusion Technology |
Iowa City, IA | MS / Perfusion Technology | 21 mo | Dec 1 | — | ~$35k/yr (IA resident) | Bachelor's w/ chem, biostats, precalc, physics, A&P | perfusion.medicine.uiowa.edu |
| Rush University Cardiovascular Perfusion |
Chicago, IL | MS Cardiovascular Perfusion | 21 mo | Dec 1 | 3.0 | $1,092/cr (78 cr) | Bachelor's, 3.0 GPA; avg class size 21 | rushu.rush.edu |
| Northern Kentucky UniversityAccredited Mar 2024 MS Cardiovascular Perfusion |
Highland Heights, KY | MS Cardiovascular Perfusion | 21 mo | Feb 1 | 3.0 | verify | Bachelor's, 3.0 GPA | nku.edu |
| Lawrence Technological UniversityMichigan's only program MS Cardiovascular Perfusion |
Southfield, MI | MS Cardiovascular Perfusion | 21 mo | Feb 1 | 3.0 | verify | Bachelor's, 3.0 GPA; clinical hours charged at half the didactic credit rate | ltu.edu |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center Perfusion Program |
Omaha, NE | MS Perfusion Science | 21 mo | Nov 1 | 3.0 | verify | Bachelor's, 3.0 cum GPA | unmc.edu |
| Hofstra University Cardiovascular Sciences & Perfusion Medicine |
Hempstead, NY | MS Cardiovascular Perfusion | 21 mo | Dec 31 (preferred) | — | verify | Bachelor's w/ Bio, Chem, A&P, Math, Physics | hofstra.edu |
| SUNY Upstate Medical University Clinical Perfusion |
Syracuse, NY | MS Clinical Perfusion | 21 mo | Feb 15 | 3.0 | verify | Bachelor's; observation recommended | upstate.edu |
| Cleveland ClinicActive - verified Cardiovascular Perfusion Program Director: Christopher Koehler, CCP · 7 graduates in 2025 |
Cleveland, OH | Certificate in Cardiovascular Perfusion | 17 mo | Sep 1 | 3.0 | $32,000 2025-26 rate, locked at entry | Bachelor's; 3.0 prereq GPA (B+ preferred) + 3.0 remaining coursework; 2 shadowing experiences; Spring start | Official program |
| Carlow University + UPMC ProcircaJoint accredited program MS in Cardiovascular Perfusion |
Pittsburgh, PA | MS Cardiovascular Perfusion | 20 mo | Oct 1 apply anytime; fixed deadline | 3.5 | $1,271/credit | Prerequisites must be completed before consideration: Bio I-II, A&P I-II, Gen Chem I-II, Organic Chem I-II, Physics I-II, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Calculus, Medical Ethics; shadowing proof required | Official admissions |
| Thomas Jefferson University Perfusion & Extracorporeal Technology |
Philadelphia, PA | MS Perfusion | 24 mo (85 cr) | Dec 15 | 3.0 | verify | Bachelor's, 3.0 cum + 3.0 science GPA, observation hrs | jefferson.edu |
| Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)Dr. Shackelford's clinical home Cardiovascular Perfusion |
Charleston, SC | MS Cardiovascular Perfusion | 21 mo (85 cr) | Dec 1 fixed cycle | 3.0 | verify | Bachelor's, 3.0 GPA; window Jul 1-Dec 1, Fall start | Official admissions |
| Lipscomb UniversityRecent initial accreditation Cardiovascular Perfusion |
Nashville, TN | MS Cardiovascular Perfusion | 22 mo | Oct 1 | 3.0 | $1,450/cr ($87,000 total) | Bachelor's, 3.0 GPA; fees $1,000/sem; application window Jul 1-Oct 1 | lipscomb.edu |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center Cardiovascular Perfusion Technology |
Nashville, TN | Post-bachelor certificate | 22 mo | Dec 15 | 3.0 | $46,189 total (incl. fees) | Bachelor's; 3.0 GPA in prerequisites; applications open Sept 15; program starts early August | vumc.org |
| Baylor Scott & White Heart Hospital CV Institute Perfusion |
Plano, TX | Post-bachelor certificate | 12 mo | Mar 31 | — | $32,000 total (incl. books) | Bachelor's; 6 hrs A&P I & II; $100 application fee; window Feb 1-Mar 31; CAAHEP accredited May 2022 | bswhealth.com |
| Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of MedicineCurrent Baylor program Cardiovascular Perfusion Program |
Houston, TX | Certificate | 18 mo | Jul 1 fixed cycle | 3.0 | verify | Bachelor's; 3.0 GPA; Chem, Bio, A&P, Physics, Algebra, Statistics; 1 open-heart observation | Official admissions |
| UTHealth (McGovern Medical School) Perfusion Program |
Houston, TX | Post-bachelor certificate | 12 mo | Jul 15 | 3.2 | $25,000 total | Bachelor's; 3.2 GPA (below 3.0 auto-rejected); US citizens/permanent residents only; $150 application fee | uth.edu |
| University of Utah MS Cardiovascular Perfusion |
Salt Lake City, UT | MS Cardiovascular Perfusion | 24 mo (6 sem) | Nov 6 | 3.0 | $12.6k/sem res; $22k/sem non-res | Bachelor's; 3.0 GPA; starts early May; application window Aug 1-Nov 6 | medicine.utah.edu |
| Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)CAAHEP/AC-PE candidacy status Master of Science in Cardiovascular Perfusion |
Richmond, VA | MS Cardiovascular Perfusion | 20 mo (5 sem) | Jul 15 | — | verify | In AC-PE candidacy (not yet accredited); Spring cohort; application window Mar 15-Jul 15; verify ABCP board eligibility before applying | vcu.edu |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) Perfusion Program |
Milwaukee, WI | MS Perfusion | 21 mo (5 sem) | Dec 15 (review) | 3.0 | $1,568/credit (26-27) | Bachelor's with Physiology, Chemistry, Math, Physics; 3.0 GPA; fall start, applications open early Sept | msoe.edu |
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