Respiratory Care Therapy at Missouri Southern State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Respiratory Care Therapy, consider the program at Missouri Southern State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Missouri Southern State University sits in Joplin, MO.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 10 respiratory care therapy degrees were awarded at Missouri Southern State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Missouri Southern State University
Many students take online classes at Missouri Southern State University. Among 4,147 students, 868 (21%) studied exclusively online and 1,687 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at Missouri Southern State University
Rankings can help you compare Missouri Southern State University’s Respiratory Care Therapy program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #4 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #6 of 18 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #14 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #110 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #240 of 381 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Missouri Southern State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Missouri Southern State University are 50% women (5) and 50% men (5).
Respiratory Care Therapy Associate’s Program at Missouri Southern State University
Among the 10 associate’s respiratory care therapy graduates at Missouri Southern State University, 50% were women (5) and 50% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Missouri Southern State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Missouri Southern State University, 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
Those who complete Respiratory Care Therapy program at Missouri Southern State University pursue many career paths. Here 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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