Respiratory Care Therapy at Kirkwood Community College
If you plan to study Respiratory Care Therapy, consider the program at Kirkwood Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Kirkwood Community College is in Cedar Rapids, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 12 respiratory care therapy degrees were granted at Kirkwood Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Kirkwood Community College
Online coursework is an option at Kirkwood Community College. Among 12,763 students, 2,770 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,897 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at Kirkwood Community College
Use these rankings to compare Kirkwood Community College’s Respiratory Care Therapy program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #10 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #16 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #206 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #210 of 381 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Kirkwood Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Kirkwood Community College are 83% women (10) and 17% men (2).
Respiratory Care Therapy Associate’s Program at Kirkwood Community College
Of the 12 associate’s respiratory care therapy degrees awarded at Kirkwood Community College, 83% were women (10) and 17% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Kirkwood Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Kirkwood 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Respiratory Care Therapy Graduates
Students who finish Respiratory Care Therapy program at Kirkwood Community College work across a variety of fields. 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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