Respiratory Care Therapy at American River College
If you plan to study Respiratory Care Therapy, consider the program at American River College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
American River College is in Sacramento, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 21 respiratory care therapy graduations were recorded at American River College.
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Online & Distance Learning at American River College
Many students take online classes at American River College. Among 30,462 students, 13,443 (44%) studied exclusively online and 6,434 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at American River College
These rankings give you a sense of how American River College’s Respiratory Care Therapy program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 41 |
| Best Value | California | #7 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #10 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #12 of 38 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #32 of 381 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #40 of 259 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at American River College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at American River College are 67% women (14) and 33% men (7).
Respiratory Care Therapy Associate’s Program at American River College
Among the 21 associate’s respiratory care therapy degrees awarded at American River College, 67% were women (14) and 33% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at American River College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 62% of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at American River College, above the national average of 54%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Respiratory Care Therapy Graduates
Students who finish Respiratory Care Therapy program at American River College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Respiratory Care Therapy graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Patient Representatives | $47,419 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.