Respiratory Care Therapy at Bergen Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Respiratory Care Therapy, you may want to check out the program at Bergen Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bergen Community College is in Paramus, NJ.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 respiratory care therapy degrees were granted at Bergen Community College.
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Studying Online at Bergen Community College
Online coursework is an option at Bergen Community College. Of 11,720 students, 1,679 (14%) studied exclusively online and 3,977 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at Bergen Community College
Use these rankings to compare Bergen Community College’s Respiratory Care Therapy program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #7 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #8 of 29 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #18 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #44 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #189 of 381 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Bergen Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Bergen Community College are 53% women (8) and 47% men (7).
Respiratory Care Therapy Associate’s Program at Bergen Community College
Among the 15 associate’s respiratory care therapy degrees awarded at Bergen Community College, 53% were women (8) and 47% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Bergen Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Bergen Community 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
Graduates of the Respiratory Care Therapy program at Bergen Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Respiratory Care Therapy majors, 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.