Respiratory Care Therapy at Nassau Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Respiratory Care Therapy, take a look at what Nassau Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Nassau Community College sits in Garden City, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 18 respiratory care therapy graduations were recorded at Nassau Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Nassau Community College
Online coursework is an option at Nassau Community College. Of 12,301 students, 1,413 (11%) studied exclusively online and 3,493 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at Nassau Community College
Use these rankings to compare Nassau Community College’s Respiratory Care Therapy program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | New York | #2 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #47 of 381 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Nassau Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Nassau Community College are 28% women (5) and 72% men (13).
Respiratory Care Therapy Associate’s Program at Nassau Community College
Among the 18 associate’s respiratory care therapy degrees awarded at Nassau Community College, 28% were women (5) and 72% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Nassau Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 72% of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Nassau Community College, above 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
Graduates of the Respiratory Care Therapy program at Nassau Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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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