Electroneurodiagnostic Technology

Types of Degrees Electroneurodiagnostic Technology Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many electroneurodiagnostic/electroencephalographic technology/technologist graduations there were in 2020-2021 for each degree level.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Associate Degree	201
Undergraduate Certificate	135
Basic Certificate	35
Bachelor’s Degree	8

What Electroneurodiagnostic Technology Majors Need to Know

O*NET surveyed people in occupations related to electroneurodiagnostic/electroencephalographic technology/technologist and asked them what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. The responses were rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being most important.

Knowledge Areas for Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist Majors

According to O*NET survey takers, a major in electroneurodiagnostic/electroencephalographic technology/technologist should prepare you for careers in which you will need to be knowledgeable in the following areas:

• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Skills for Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist Majors

A major in electroneurodiagnostic/electroencephalographic technology/technologist prepares you for careers in which the following skill-sets are crucial:

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Abilities for Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist Majors

As a electroneurodiagnostic/electroencephalographic technology/technologist major, you will find yourself needing the following abilities:

• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

What Can You Do With a Electroneurodiagnostic Technology Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with electroneurodiagnostic/electroencephalographic technology/technologist:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors	25.9%	$97,370
Neurodiagnostic Technologists	19.6%	$42,920

Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology?

This major is dominated by women with about 63% of recent graduates being female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of electroneurodiagnostic/electroencephalographic technology/technologist majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	6
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	0

How Much Do Electroneurodiagnostic Technology Majors Make?

Salaries According to BLS

Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist majors often go into careers where salaries can range from $47,450 to $122,320 (25th to 75th percentile). This range includes all degree levels, so the salary for a person with just a bachelor’s degree may be a little less and the one for a person with an advanced degree may be a little more.

To put that into context, according to BLS data from the first quarter of 2020, the typical high school graduate makes between $30,000 and $57,900 a year (25th through 75th percentile). The average person with a bachelor’s degree (any field) makes between $45,600 and $99,000. Advanced degree holders make the most with salaries between $55,600 and $125,400.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Electroneurodiagnostic Technology

Some degrees associated with electroneurodiagnostic/electroencephalographic technology/technologist may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to electroneurodiagnostic/electroencephalographic technology/technologist have obtained the following education levels.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)	5.6%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)	8.5%
Some College Courses	1.9%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree)	35.2%
Bachelor’s Degree	17.7%
Master’s Degree	13.4%
Doctoral Degree	9.3%
Post-Doctoral Training	7.1%

Online Electroneurodiagnostic Technology Programs

In 2020-2021, 38 schools offered a electroneurodiagnostic/electroencephalographic technology/technologist program of some type. The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	8	0
Certificate (2-4 Years)	1	0
Associate’s Degree	32	1
Bachelor’s Degree	0	0
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	0	0
Post-Master’s	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Is a Degree in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology Worth It?

The median salary for a electroneurodiagnostic/electroencephalographic technology/technologist grad is $47,450 per year. This is based on the weighted average of the most common careers associated with the major.

This is 19% more than the average salary for an individual holding a high school degree. This adds up to a gain of about $151,000 after 20 years!

Majors Related to Electroneurodiagnostic Technology

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to electroneurodiagnostic/electroencephalographic technology/technologist.

Major	Number of Grads
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	26,641
Physician Assistant	11,351
Radiologic Technology	9,790
Surgical Technology	7,583
Respiratory Care Therapy	6,845
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician	5,396
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy	4,850
Athletic Training	3,767
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	1,911
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist	1,405
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist	619
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician	568
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology	525
Polysomnography	302
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist	138
Mammography Technician/Technology	69
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician	51
Cardiopulmonary Technology	40
Hearing Instrument Specialist	32
Gene/Genetic Therapy	31
Orthopedic Technology	15

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020

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