Respiratory Care Therapy at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
What traits are you looking for in a school for Respiratory Care Therapy, take a look at what New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. Get started with the following essential facts.
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is located in Las Cruces, NM.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 respiratory care therapy graduations were recorded at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.
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Online Class Availability at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Many students take online classes at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. Of 7,200 students, 2,821 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,429 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
These rankings give you a sense of how New Mexico State University-Dona Ana’s Respiratory Care Therapy program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #11 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #23 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #57 of 381 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #139 of 259 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are 59% women (10) and 41% men (7).
Respiratory Care Therapy Associate’s Program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Of the 17 associate’s respiratory care therapy graduates at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, 59% were women (10) and 41% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 82% of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, higher 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Respiratory Care Therapy Graduates
Graduates of the Respiratory Care Therapy program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana go on to a range of careers. Below 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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