Compare 13 Polysomnography. programs in Ohio. Average earnings: $55,786.
The highest-earning Polysomnography program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $57K earnings gap across 13 Ohio programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand. Cleveland State leads at $95,240 while the state average sits at $55,786.
Cleveland State University's Polysomnography program leads with graduates earning $95,240—70% above the state average. The University of Cincinnati follows at $68,871, while Ohio State produces graduates earning $63,305. This ranking challenges assumptions about program quality tracking school prestige.
High earnings paired with low debt make Cleveland State exceptional. Graduates borrow $21,797 in student loans but face just a 4.1% payment burden, earning an 'Excellent' affordability rating. Even including parent loans ($38,795 total family debt), the burden stays excellent at 7.8%—proving top outcomes can be affordable.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $95,240 | 26 | $21,797 | Excellent | $16,998 | Excellent | |
| #2 | $68,871 | 71 | $21,250 | Excellent | $23,602 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $63,305 | 87 | $19,976 | Excellent | $25,868 | Manageable | |
| #4 | The University Of FindlayPrivate | $62,752 | 23 | $25,439 | Good | $30,702 | Challenging |
| #5 | Kettering CollegePrivate | $62,668 | 17 | $23,500 | Good | $30,852 | Challenging |
| #6 | University Of ToledoPublic | $56,456 | 17 | $22,250 | Good | $19,243 | Manageable |
| #7 | $51,158 | 20 | $24,000 | Good | $16,900 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $49,349 | 24 | $23,250 | Good | $22,000 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $46,967 | 5 | $23,000 | Manageable | $34,512 | High |
| #10 | $45,388 | 30 | $24,500 | Manageable | $21,394 | High | |
| #11 | University Of Mount UnionPrivate | $43,360 | 5 | $27,000 | Manageable | $38,000 | High |
| #12 | $41,318 | 21 | $22,750 | Manageable | $14,381 | High | |
| #13 | $38,381 | 11 | $21,056 | Challenging | $23,508 | High |
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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