Compare 66 Polysomnography. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $53,932.
The highest-earning Polysomnography program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $35K earnings gap across 66 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Cleveland State University's Polysomnography program leads with graduates earning $95,240—well above the $54,000 average across Midwest programs. Indiana University-Indianapolis follows at $71,669, while University Of St Francis rounds out the top three at $70,055. Regional publics clearly compete with private institutions in this specialized healthcare field.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Cleveland State graduates borrow $21,797 and face just a 4.1% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.23.
| 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 | $71,669 | 57 | $20,000 | Excellent | $17,205 | Good | |
| #3 | University Of St FrancisPrivate | $70,055 | 20 | $21,079 | Excellent | $24,148 | Manageable |
| #4 | $68,871 | 71 | $21,250 | Excellent | $23,602 | Manageable | |
| #5 | St Catherine UniversityPrivate | $68,809 | 33 | $24,181 | Excellent | $21,883 | Manageable |
| #6 | $68,666 | 54 | $22,500 | Excellent | $16,958 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $67,464 | 61 | $21,543 | Excellent | $19,500 | Manageable | |
| #8 | Siena Heights UniversityPrivate | $66,403 | 63 | $18,750 | Excellent | $17,192 | Manageable |
| #9 | Saint Louis UniversityPrivate | $64,891 | 33 | $25,000 | Good | $34,177 | Challenging |
| #10 | $64,703 | 22 | $21,710 | Excellent | $12,000 | Good | |
| #11 | $64,434 | 11 | $25,000 | Good | $12,953 | Manageable | |
| #12 | $63,997 | 19 | $24,985 | Good | $29,929 | Challenging | |
| #13 | $63,305 | 87 | $19,976 | Excellent | $25,868 | Manageable | |
| #14 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | $62,909 | 20 | $21,250 | Excellent | $16,378 | Manageable |
| #15 | The University Of FindlayPrivate | $62,752 | 23 | $25,439 | Good | $30,702 | Challenging |
| #16 | Kettering CollegePrivate | $62,668 | 17 | $23,500 | Good | $30,852 | Challenging |
| #17 | $62,648 | 47 | $23,199 | Excellent | $14,621 | Manageable | |
| #18 | $60,566 | 65 | $24,500 | Good | $26,392 | Challenging | |
| #19 | $60,380 | 10 | $16,961 | Excellent | $11,210 | Good | |
| #20 | Bellin CollegePrivate | $60,378 | 20 | $18,000 | Excellent | $18,000 | Manageable |
| #21 | $60,022 | 87 | $20,500 | Excellent | $32,529 | Challenging | |
| #22 | Ferris State UniversityPublic | $59,538 | 18 | $21,000 | Excellent | $14,849 | Manageable |
| #23 | University Of IowaPublic | $59,361 | 55 | $22,500 | Good | $27,975 | Challenging |
| #24 | North Central CollegePrivate | $58,316 | 8 | $24,500 | Good | $30,000 | Challenging |
| #25 | Washburn UniversityPublic | $58,291 | 37 | $18,127 | Excellent | $13,741 | Manageable |
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