Respiratory Care Therapy at Foothill College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Respiratory Care Therapy, you may want to check out the program at Foothill College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Foothill College is in Los Altos Hills, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 27 respiratory care therapy graduations were recorded at Foothill College.
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Online Class Availability at Foothill College
Many students take online classes at Foothill College. Among 12,949 students, 5,985 (46%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,019 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at Foothill College
Rankings can help you compare Foothill College’s Respiratory Care Therapy program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #2 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 259 |
| Best Value | California | #11 of 34 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #14 of 41 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #116 of 381 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Foothill College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Foothill College are 52% women (14) and 48% men (13).
Respiratory Care Therapy Associate’s Program at Foothill College
Of the 22 associate’s respiratory care therapy graduates at Foothill College, 50% were women (11) and 50% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Foothill College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 11 |
Minority students account for 86% of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Foothill 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
Those who complete Respiratory Care Therapy program at Foothill College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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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