Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of a physician, to study and record electrical activity in the brain and nervous system for purposes of patient monitoring and supporting diagnoses. Includes instruction in patient communication and care; taking and abstracting patient histories; application of recording electrodes; EEG, EP, and PSG equipment operation and procedural techniques; and data recording and documentation.
- Schools offering
- 36
- Annual completions
- 181
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $67k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of a physician, to study and record electrical activity in the brain and nervous system for purposes of patient monitoring and supporting diagnoses. Includes instruction in patient communication and care; taking and abstracting patient histories; application of recording electrodes; EEG, EP, and PSG equipment operation and procedural techniques; and data recording and documentation.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health specialties teachers, postsecondary | $106k | +17.3% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Health technologists and technicians, all other | $49k | +5.2% | Postsecondary nondegree award |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$67k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$65k
Bachelor's
$71k
Top colleges for Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concorde Career College-San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie | Grand Prairie, TX | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| GateWay Community College | Phoenix, AZ | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Alvin Community College | Alvin, TX | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids, IA | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Concorde Career College-Memphis | Memphis, TN | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Wake Technical Community College | Raleigh, NC | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Johnson County Community College | Overland Park, KS | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Baptist Health Sciences University | Memphis, TN | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Central New Mexico Community College | Albuquerque, NM | 8 | 0 | 8 |
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