Compare 198 Polysomnography. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $56,612. Top programs: $143,937+.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Polysomnography tells a different story. Across 198 programs, earnings range from $74,202 to $143,937—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation. This $70K spread proves that evaluating individual programs beats relying on institutional prestige.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus leads with Polysomnography graduates earning $143,937, well above the $56,612 average. But the real insight lies in the competition: St. John's University-New York follows at $121,198 despite its 80% acceptance rate, while D'Youville University reaches $107,017—demonstrating that accessible programs can deliver strong outcomes.
High earnings paired with manageable debt create the real winners. University of Washington graduates borrow $14,615 and face just a 1.7% payment burden, earning an 'Excellent' affordability rating. Their debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.1 means students can pay off loans with roughly one month of salary—proof that top programs can also be financially smart.
Highest program earnings: $143,937
Strong outcomes with 80% acceptance
1.7% payment burden | Excellent
4.2% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $143,937 | 39 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Excellent | |
| #2 | $121,198 | 94 | $25,000 | Excellent | $54,289 | Manageable | |
| #3 | D'youville UniversityPrivate | $107,017 | 32 | $25,000 | Excellent | $25,000 | Good |
| #4 | Long Island UniversityPrivate | $98,698 | 51 | $23,577 | Excellent | $36,515 | Good |
| #5 | Manhattan CollegePrivate | $98,101 | 34 | $26,000 | Excellent | $56,630 | Manageable |
| #6 | Duquesne UniversityPrivate | $97,730 | 67 | $26,244 | Excellent | $57,511 | Manageable |
| #7 | $97,379 | 39 | $13,872 | Excellent | $13,522 | Excellent | |
| #8 | Seattle UniversityPrivate | $96,973 | 14 | $19,883 | Excellent | $37,520 | Good |
| #9 | $95,240 | 26 | $21,797 | Excellent | $16,998 | Excellent | |
| #10 | $92,818 | 31 | $10,533 | Excellent | $9,563 | Excellent | |
| #11 | Molloy CollegePrivate | $88,757 | 14 | $27,000 | Excellent | $39,248 | Manageable |
| #12 | Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrivate | $85,350 | 76 | $14,744 | Excellent | $32,255 | Good |
| #13 | $81,262 | 34 | $26,778 | Excellent | $35,625 | Manageable | |
| #14 | Quinnipiac UniversityPrivate | $80,183 | 56 | $26,000 | Excellent | $64,334 | Challenging |
| #15 | $79,400 | 204 | $22,500 | Excellent | $22,978 | Good | |
| #16 | Shenandoah UniversityPrivate | $77,401 | 7 | $25,000 | Excellent | $46,387 | Challenging |
| #17 | Adventhealth UniversityPrivate | $75,642 | 61 | $24,590 | Excellent | $17,023 | Good |
| #18 | Mcphs UniversityPrivate | $75,333 | 91 | $25,000 | Excellent | $46,544 | Challenging |
| #19 | $74,266 | 24 | $27,000 | Excellent | $25,900 | Manageable | |
| #20 | Nova Southeastern UniversityPrivate | $74,202 | 77 | $24,250 | Excellent | $21,738 | Manageable |
| #21 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | $73,322 | 39 | $18,228 | Excellent | $21,400 | Good |
| #22 | $73,179 | 35 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Manageable | |
| #23 | $71,669 | 57 | $20,000 | Excellent | $17,205 | Good | |
| #24 | $71,667 | 47 | $18,450 | Excellent | $13,000 | Good | |
| #25 | Gwynedd Mercy UniversityPrivate | $71,160 | 27 | $25,000 | Excellent | $27,000 | Manageable |
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Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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