Respiratory Care Therapy at Grossmont College
If you plan to study Respiratory Care Therapy, take a look at what Grossmont College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Grossmont College is located in El Cajon, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 respiratory care therapy degrees were awarded at Grossmont College.
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Studying Online at Grossmont College
Online coursework is an option at Grossmont College. Among 14,440 students, 5,299 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,309 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at Grossmont College
Use these rankings to compare Grossmont College’s Respiratory Care Therapy program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #3 of 34 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #6 of 31 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #6 of 381 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #8 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 259 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Grossmont College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Grossmont College are 88% women (21) and 12% men (3).
Respiratory Care Therapy Associate’s Program at Grossmont College
Of the 23 associate’s respiratory care therapy degrees awarded at Grossmont College, 87% were women (20) and 13% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Grossmont College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 70% of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Grossmont College, higher 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Respiratory Care Therapy Graduates
Those who complete Respiratory Care Therapy program at Grossmont College go on to a range of careers. Here 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.