Compare 17 Polysomnography. programs in the West. Average earnings: $64,667.
The highest-earning Polysomnography program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $118K earnings gap across 17 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus's Polysomnography program leads with graduates earning $143,937. The average across all programs is $64,667, yet Cal State Northridge ($97,379) demonstrates how regional publics compete with selective institutions while maintaining a 93% acceptance rate.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Washington graduates borrow $14,615 and face just a 1.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
Highest program earnings: $143,937
Strong outcomes with 93% acceptance
1.7% payment burden | Excellent
4.9% 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 | $97,379 | 39 | $13,872 | Excellent | $13,522 | Excellent | |
| #3 | Seattle UniversityPrivate | $96,973 | 14 | $19,883 | Excellent | $37,520 | Good |
| #4 | $79,400 | 204 | $22,500 | Excellent | $22,978 | Good | |
| #5 | $71,667 | 47 | $18,450 | Excellent | $13,000 | Good | |
| #6 | $70,456 | 12 | $19,500 | Excellent | $22,000 | Manageable | |
| #7 | Boise State UniversityPublic | $65,680 | 233 | $20,500 | Excellent | $18,968 | Manageable |
| #8 | $64,274 | 57 | $19,450 | Excellent | $20,906 | Manageable | |
| #9 | $61,097 | 21 | $18,500 | Excellent | $12,624 | Good | |
| #10 | $59,851 | 13 | $14,505 | Excellent | $12,050 | Good | |
| #11 | $56,618 | 52 | $22,990 | Good | $38,376 | High | |
| #12 | Idaho State UniversityPublic | $48,598 | 20 | $20,039 | Good | $14,334 | Challenging |
| #13 | Colorado Mesa UniversityPublic | $44,887 | 31 | $22,000 | Manageable | $18,879 | High |
| #14 | $44,863 | 11 | $21,500 | Manageable | $13,743 | Challenging | |
| #15 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | $38,613 | 35 | $11,069 | Good | $9,699 | Challenging |
| #16 | $29,685 | 7 | $21,500 | High | $14,786 | High | |
| #17 | $25,361 | 30 | $15,000 | High | $25,565 | 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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