Respiratory Care Therapy at Northern Kentucky University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Respiratory Care Therapy, take a look at what Northern Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northern Kentucky University sits in Highland Heights, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 40 respiratory care therapy graduations were recorded at Northern Kentucky University.
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Online Class Availability at Northern Kentucky University
Distance learning is available at Northern Kentucky University. Among 15,347 students, 6,624 (43%) studied exclusively online and 4,682 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at Northern Kentucky University
Use these rankings to compare Northern Kentucky University’s Respiratory Care Therapy program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #6 of 9 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #11 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #68 of 128 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #71 of 84 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #152 of 381 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #215 of 259 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Northern Kentucky University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Northern Kentucky University are 85% women (34) and 15% men (6).
Respiratory Care Therapy Bachelor’s Program at Northern Kentucky University
Among the 40 bachelor’s respiratory care therapy degrees awarded at Northern Kentucky University, 85% were women (34) and 15% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Respiratory Care Therapy bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 25% of Respiratory Care Therapy bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Kentucky University, lower than 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
Graduates of the Respiratory Care Therapy program at Northern Kentucky University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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