Respiratory Care Therapy at Florida SouthWestern State College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Respiratory Care Therapy, consider the program at Florida SouthWestern State College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Florida SouthWestern State College sits in Fort Myers, FL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 13 respiratory care therapy graduations were recorded at Florida SouthWestern State College.
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Online Class Availability at Florida SouthWestern State College
Online coursework is an option at Florida SouthWestern State College. Of 14,301 students, 4,317 (30%) studied exclusively online and 4,480 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at Florida SouthWestern State College
These rankings give you a sense of how Florida SouthWestern State College’s Respiratory Care Therapy program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #4 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 84 |
| Best Value | Florida | #11 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 259 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #65 of 128 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #147 of 381 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #4 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 84 |
| Best Value | Florida | #11 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 259 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #65 of 128 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #147 of 381 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Florida SouthWestern State College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Florida SouthWestern State College are 46% women (6) and 54% men (7).
Respiratory Care Therapy Associate’s Program at Florida SouthWestern State College
Among the 13 associate’s respiratory care therapy degrees awarded at Florida SouthWestern State College, 46% were women (6) and 54% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Florida SouthWestern State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 54% of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Florida SouthWestern State 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Respiratory Care Therapy Graduates
Graduates of the Respiratory Care Therapy program at Florida SouthWestern State College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying 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
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