Compare 22 Polysomnography. programs in Pennsylvania. Average earnings: $55,907.
The highest-earning Polysomnography program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $55K earnings gap across 22 programs in Pennsylvania, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Duquesne University's Polysomnography program leads with graduates earning $97,730—significantly above the state average of $55,907. Thomas Jefferson University follows at $85,350, while Gwynedd Mercy University rounds out the top three at $71,160, proving that specialized healthcare programs compete on outcomes, not school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Thomas Jefferson University graduates borrow $14,744 and face just a 3.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Duquesne UniversityPrivate | $97,730 | 67 | $26,244 | Excellent | $57,511 | Manageable |
| #2 | Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrivate | $85,350 | 76 | $14,744 | Excellent | $32,255 | Good |
| #3 | Gwynedd Mercy UniversityPrivate | $71,160 | 27 | $25,000 | Excellent | $27,000 | Manageable |
| #4 | La Roche UniversityPrivate | $66,535 | 18 | $25,000 | Excellent | $27,867 | Manageable |
| #5 | $65,077 | 39 | $26,000 | Good | $26,233 | Challenging | |
| #6 | Misericordia UniversityPrivate | $65,003 | 30 | $26,973 | Good | $34,345 | Challenging |
| #7 | York College Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | $64,985 | 28 | $26,000 | Good | $33,999 | Challenging |
| #8 | $63,595 | 8 | $23,507 | Excellent | $29,193 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Robert Morris UniversityPrivate | $58,842 | 20 | $26,950 | Good | $38,989 | High |
| #10 | Carlow UniversityPrivate | $56,834 | 18 | $25,500 | Good | $19,684 | Challenging |
| #11 | King's CollegePrivate | $52,151 | 16 | $27,000 | Manageable | $35,000 | High |
| #12 | $50,179 | 25 | $26,798 | Manageable | $26,073 | High | |
| #13 | $49,239 | 25 | $23,500 | Manageable | $25,362 | High | |
| #14 | $48,111 | 20 | $25,000 | Manageable | $23,528 | High | |
| #15 | $45,746 | 40 | $24,218 | Manageable | $25,252 | High | |
| #16 | Mount Aloysius CollegePrivate | $44,747 | 8 | $24,287 | Manageable | $25,082 | High |
| #17 | Gannon UniversityPrivate | $43,798 | 13 | $27,000 | Manageable | $34,648 | High |
| #18 | $43,581 | 16 | $25,000 | Manageable | $38,368 | High | |
| #19 | Neumann UniversityPrivate | $43,412 | 11 | $27,000 | Manageable | $33,530 | High |
| #20 | $42,279 | 12 | $24,250 | Manageable | $35,031 | High | |
| #21 | $41,918 | 13 | $23,725 | Manageable | $17,794 | High | |
| #22 | Immaculata UniversityPrivate | $29,685 | 20 | $27,000 | High | $34,053 | High |
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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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