by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 25 U.S. colleges awarded 242 degrees and certificates in Polysomnography. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 38% of graduates. College Factual ranks 8 schools in its 2027 Best Polysomnography 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.
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Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., polysomnography is a widely-pursued major, with 242 degrees awarded annually. 25 colleges award polysomnography degrees, an average of 10 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 40.
By level, the 242 awards include 71 certificates, 77 associate degrees, 1 bachelor’s degrees and 93 master’s degrees.
Women earned 81% of polysomnography degrees and certificates in the latest year (196 of 242). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (74) and Black or African American (68), and international students earned 3.
College Factual ranks 8 schools in its 2027 Best Polysomnography Schools ranking, including 6 for associate degrees and 1 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks polysomnography schools within 3 states. In all, 25 colleges offer polysomnography programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Polysomnography Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common polysomnography credential is the master’s degree: 93 of the 242 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to polysomnography 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 a polysomnography degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 71 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 77 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 1 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 93 |
Postsecondary certificate is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to polysomnography, 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 Polysomnography, 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, Patient Reimbursement Agent and Intake Specialist.
The occupation related to polysomnography 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% |
Polysomnography 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 polysomnography 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 |
Polysomnography has 21 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 98,232 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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