Respiratory Care Therapy at Marshall University
If you are interested in studying Respiratory Care Therapy, consider the program at Marshall University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Marshall University sits in Huntington, WV.
During the most recent reporting year, 10 respiratory care therapy graduations were recorded at Marshall University.
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Online Class Availability at Marshall University
Many students take online classes at Marshall University. Among 11,958 students, 2,413 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,563 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at Marshall University
Rankings can help you compare Marshall University’s Respiratory Care Therapy program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #4 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 84 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #72 of 128 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #106 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #166 of 381 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Marshall University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Marshall University are 60% women (6) and 40% men (4).
Respiratory Care Therapy Bachelor’s Program at Marshall University
Of the 10 bachelor’s respiratory care therapy graduates at Marshall University, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Respiratory Care Therapy bachelor’s degree recipients at Marshall University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Minority students account for 20% of Respiratory Care Therapy bachelor’s degree recipients at Marshall University, below the national average of 41%.*
*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
Those who complete Respiratory Care Therapy program at Marshall University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.