Respiratory Care Therapy at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Respiratory Care Therapy, consider the program at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is located in Kalamazoo, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 16 respiratory care therapy degrees were granted at Kalamazoo Valley Community College.
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Studying Online at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Distance learning is available at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Of 6,334 students, 1,545 (24%) studied exclusively online and 1,902 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Use these rankings to compare Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s Respiratory Care Therapy program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #2 of 12 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #8 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #31 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #42 of 381 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #200 of 259 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Kalamazoo Valley Community College are 75% women (12) and 25% men (4).
Respiratory Care Therapy Associate’s Program at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Of the 16 associate’s respiratory care therapy graduates at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 75% were women (12) and 25% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Kalamazoo Valley Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
Minority students account for 38% of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Kalamazoo Valley Community 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 Kalamazoo Valley Community College pursue many career paths. Here 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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