Respiratory Care Therapy at Community College of Allegheny County
If you plan to study Respiratory Care Therapy, take a look at what Community College of Allegheny County. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Community College of Allegheny County is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 respiratory care therapy degrees were awarded at Community College of Allegheny County.
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Studying Online at Community College of Allegheny County
Distance learning is available at Community College of Allegheny County. Of 10,609 students, 1,913 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,629 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at Community College of Allegheny County
Use these rankings to compare Community College of Allegheny County’s Respiratory Care Therapy program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #2 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #7 of 11 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #14 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #23 of 29 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #175 of 381 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #190 of 259 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Community College of Allegheny County, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Community College of Allegheny County are 57% women (13) and 43% men (10).
Respiratory Care Therapy Associate’s Program at Community College of Allegheny County
Of the 23 associate’s respiratory care therapy degrees awarded at Community College of Allegheny County, 57% were women (13) and 43% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Community College of Allegheny County.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 39% of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Community College of Allegheny County, below the national average of 54%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Respiratory Care Therapy Graduates
Graduates of the Respiratory Care Therapy program at Community College of Allegheny County pursue many career paths. Below are 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.