Compare 5 Polysomnography. programs in Georgia. Average earnings: $57,746.
Polysomnography programs produce graduates earning between $49,205 and $67,673—an $18K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 5 ranked programs in Georgia, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Georgia State University's Polysomnography program leads with graduates earning $67,673, well above the state average of $57,746. Augusta University follows at $59,746, while Georgia Southern rounds out the top three at $58,542. The data shows that program-specific factors drive these earnings differences across similar institutions.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Georgia State graduates borrow $20,903 and face just a 6.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.31, graduates can pay off their entire student debt with about 4 months of salary.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | $67,673 | 35 | $20,903 | Excellent | $14,837 | Good |
| #2 | Augusta UniversityPublic | $59,746 | 30 | $20,500 | Excellent | $15,568 | Manageable |
| #3 | $58,542 | 118 | $23,250 | Good | $16,000 | Manageable | |
| #4 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $53,565 | 27 | $18,500 | Good | $20,855 | Challenging |
| #5 | $49,205 | 16 | $24,779 | Manageable | $19,136 | Challenging |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
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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