Polysomnography (Sleep Medicine) - A.A.S. Degree
Become a Sleep Technologist - Help Others Wake Up
to Better Health
Sleep is essential to life, yet millions of Americans struggle to get the rest they need. An estimated 50-70 million people in the U.S. experience chronic sleep disruptions - from insomnia and sleep apnea to narcolepsy and other disorders. These conditions are not only life-altering but often life-threatening.
As a Polysomnographic (PSG) Technologist, you'll be on the front lines of sleep medicine - playing a vital role in diagnosing and treating these conditions. Using advanced electronic monitoring equipment, you'll record and analyze data such as EEG (brain activity), eye and muscle movement, breathing patterns, and oxygen levels during sleep studies. You'll also assist in evaluating the effectiveness of therapies like CPAP and other interventions.
Alvin Community College is proud to be the first college in Texas to offer an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Polysomnographic Technology. Today, we remain one of only three colleges in the entire state with this accredited program.
At ACC, you'll learn from experienced, credentialed instructors and receive hands-on training that prepares you to enter one of the fastest-growing and most rewarding fields in allied health. Whether you're helping a patient finally sleep through the night or identifying a life-threatening disorder, your work will truly make a difference.
Information Session
For more information about the Polysomnography/Sleep Medicine field, attend an information session and meet our staff. Polysomnography information sessions are held in room S242 at 1 p.m. or online. Information sessions will be held prior to the next acceptance period on:
| June 19, 2025 |
| July 10, 2025 |
| August 7, 2025 |
| August 21, 2025 |
| September 4, 2025 |
| September 18, 2025 |
| October 2, 2025 |
| October 16, 2025 |
| October 30, 2025 |
Polysomnography is a competitive program.
Sign-up form for the information sessions or scan the QR code below:
Career Opportunities
ACC graduates have found employment at many regional hospitals and sleep labs including:
- Baylor St. Lukes
- Brazosport Hospital
- Clear Lake Sleep Center
- Kaiser Permanente, California
- Kelsey-Seybold Sleep Lab
- Memorial Hermann Health System
- Methodist Hospital
- Texas Children’s Hospital
- University of Texas Medical Branch
POSITIVE PLACEMENT
Our students are highly successful upon graduation and completion.
*100% CREDENTIAL SUCCESS RATE & *100% JOB PLACEMENT RATE
*Class of 2020 - 2024 students in our Polysomnography AAS Program
For more information on career opportunities in Polysomnography, please visit Career Coach where you can explore the local job market, take a career assessment, and build a resumé.
Career Data
What Will I Study in the Polysomnography Program?
At Alvin Community College, the Polysomnography program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip you with the knowledge, technical skills, and professional behaviors needed to become a successful sleep technologist.
You'll explore sleep as a vital component of health, gain insight into common and complex sleep disorders, and develop the clinical expertise required to monitor, evaluate, and support patients undergoing diagnostic sleep studies.
Coursework includes:
| Health profession fundamentals |
| Anatomy & Physiology |
| Sleep medicine and sleep disorders |
| Polysomnographic technology and instrumentation |
| Therapeutic interventions and patient care techniques |
In addition to hands-on lab training and clinical experience, students are encouraged to stay current with industry trends and developments, cultivating the critical thinking, professionalism, and adaptability essential in today's healthcare environment.
By the time you graduate, you'll be well prepared to enter the field of sleep medicine and sit for the national board exam.
Curriculum Guide - Polysomnography - Sleep Medicine, A.A.S.
The Polysomnography degree program costs approximately $5272.00 for in-district students and $8332.00 for those out of district. This includes tuition and fees for Polysomnography courses**. Additional costs for textbooks, supplies, uniforms, testing, vaccinations, insurance, and graduation are approximately $800.00. Cost for the National Board Examination is approximately $550.
For more information on education costs, payment options, payment plans, deadlines and more, visit our Tuition and Fees section.
Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. For more information, visit our Financial Aid section.
*Alvin Community College may change tuition rates and other fees without notice or when so directed by the Board of Regents.
**Books and supplies for academic (non-respiratory) courses required to complete the Polysomnography degree are extra.
COLLEGE & CAREER PATHWAYS
Polysomnography (Sleep Medicine) is part of our Health Career Pathway. Click the box below to see other Health programs that may interest you.