Respiratory Care Therapy at Lake Superior College
If you are interested in studying Respiratory Care Therapy, you may want to check out the program at Lake Superior College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lake Superior College is located in Duluth, MN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 respiratory care therapy graduations were recorded at Lake Superior College.
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Studying Online at Lake Superior College
Online coursework is an option at Lake Superior College. Among 4,074 students, 1,115 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,046 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at Lake Superior College
Rankings can help you compare Lake Superior College’s Respiratory Care Therapy program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #11 of 18 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #23 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #161 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #293 of 381 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Lake Superior College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Lake Superior College are 73% women (8) and 27% men (3).
Respiratory Care Therapy Associate’s Program at Lake Superior College
Among the 11 associate’s respiratory care therapy graduates at Lake Superior College, 73% were women (8) and 27% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Lake Superior College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Lake Superior College, below 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 Lake Superior College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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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