by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 31 U.S. colleges awarded 302 degrees and certificates in Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist. Associate degrees are the most popular award, at 57% of graduates. College Factual ranks 11 schools in its 2027 Best Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $68,190 one year after completing, rising to $77,808 after four years.
A degree in Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist covers 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.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., electroneurodiagnostic/electroencephalographic technology/technologist draws strong interest, with 302 degrees awarded annually. 31 colleges award electroneurodiagnostic/electroencephalographic technology/technologist degrees, an average of 10 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 40.
By level, the 302 awards include 77 certificates, 172 associate degrees, 9 bachelor’s degrees and 44 master’s degrees.
Women earned 78% of electroneurodiagnostic/electroencephalographic technology/technologist degrees and certificates in the latest year (237 of 302). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (120) and Hispanic or Latino (63), and international students earned 5.
College Factual ranks 11 schools in its 2027 Best Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist Schools ranking, including 6 for associate degrees. It also ranks electroneurodiagnostic/electroencephalographic technology/technologist schools within 7 states. In all, 31 colleges offer electroneurodiagnostic/electroencephalographic technology/technologist programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common electroneurodiagnostic/electroencephalographic technology/technologist credential is the associate degree: 172 of the 302 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to electroneurodiagnostic/electroencephalographic technology/technologist call most for Active Listening, Speaking and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of Customer and Personal Service, Medicine and Dentistry and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension.
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How long an electroneurodiagnostic/electroencephalographic technology/technologist degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 77 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 172 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 9 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 44 |
Postsecondary certificate is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to electroneurodiagnostic/electroencephalographic technology/technologist, at 19.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate | 19.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 19.0% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 16.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 15.0% |
| Master’s degree | 13.6% |
| Some college courses | 7.4% |
| Doctoral degree | 3.5% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 3.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 2.7% |
Source: O*NET Online.
5 occupations are related to Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist, with an average median salary of $96,631; the strongest outlook belongs to Neurodiagnostic Technologists, at 14.1% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Medical Technologist, Polysomnographic Technologist, Medicaid Service Coordinator (MSC) and Healthcare Registrar.
The occupation related to electroneurodiagnostic/electroencephalographic technology/technologist with the most projected jobs is Patient Representatives, at 3,368,169.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Patient Representatives | 3,368,169 | 4.8% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 3,206,816 | 12.2% |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 2,908,248 | 9.4% |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | 1,852,560 | 14.1% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist graduates earn a median $68,190 one year after completing their program, $77,808 after four years and $70,516 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $68,190 |
| 4 years | $77,808 |
| 5 years | $70,516 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to electroneurodiagnostic/electroencephalographic technology/technologist is Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other, with a median salary of $153,940.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Patient Representatives | $47,419 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist has 21 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 98,172 degrees a year; the largest are Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (32,528), Physician Associate/Assistant (13,743) and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (13,037). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
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