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
- 193
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin Community College | Alvin, TX | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Orange Coast College | Costa Mesa, CA | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Collin County Community College District | McKinney, TX | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| San Diego Mesa College | San Diego, CA | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Concorde Career College-San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| GateWay Community College | Phoenix, AZ | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Concorde Career College-Memphis | Memphis, TN | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Bellevue College | Bellevue, WA | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Baptist Health Sciences University | Memphis, TN | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Sinclair Community College | Dayton, OH | 8 | 0 | 8 |
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