Polysomnography
A program that prepares individuals to work under the supervision of a physician to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. Includes instruction in human anatomy and physiology, polysomnographic technology, polysomnography scoring, neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of sleep, sleep disorders, and medical terminology.
- Schools offering
- 16
- Annual completions
- 78
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $67k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to work under the supervision of a physician to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. Includes instruction in human anatomy and physiology, polysomnographic technology, polysomnography scoring, neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of sleep, sleep disorders, and medical terminology.
Examples of specialized tracks: Polysomnography, Polysomnography/Sleep Technology.
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 Polysomnography
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Valley Community College | Troy, NY | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Southern University at Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| CUNY Kingsborough Community College | Brooklyn, NY | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Orange Coast College | Costa Mesa, CA | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Pitt Community College | Winterville, NC | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| GateWay Community College | Phoenix, AZ | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Coahoma Community College | Clarksdale, MS | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College | Minneapolis, MN | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Delgado Community College | New Orleans, LA | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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