Respiratory Care Therapy at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
If you plan to study Respiratory Care Therapy, take a look at what Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College is located in Rome, GA.
During the most recent reporting year, 14 respiratory care therapy degrees were granted at Georgia Northwestern Technical College.
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Online Class Availability at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Many students take online classes at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Of 7,282 students, 3,202 (44%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,453 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Respiratory Care Therapy program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #3 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 128 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #4 of 15 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #8 of 381 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #15 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #73 of 259 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Georgia Northwestern Technical College are 100% women (14) and 0% men (0).
Respiratory Care Therapy Associate’s Program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Among the 14 associate’s respiratory care therapy degrees awarded at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, 100% were women (14) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Georgia Northwestern Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, lower than the national average of 54%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Respiratory Care Therapy Graduates
Students who finish Respiratory Care Therapy program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College work across a variety of fields. Below are 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
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