Respiratory Care Therapy at Pima Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Respiratory Care Therapy, consider the program at Pima Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Pima Community College is in Tucson, AZ.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 respiratory care therapy graduations were recorded at Pima Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Pima Community College
Online coursework is an option at Pima Community College. Of 16,283 students, 5,143 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,421 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at Pima Community College
Rankings can help you compare Pima Community College’s Respiratory Care Therapy program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Arizona | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #12 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #12 of 381 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #67 of 259 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Pima Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Pima Community College are 67% women (16) and 33% men (8).
Respiratory Care Therapy Associate’s Program at Pima Community College
Among the 24 associate’s respiratory care therapy degrees awarded at Pima Community College, 67% were women (16) and 33% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Pima Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 75% of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Pima 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Respiratory Care Therapy Graduates
Graduates of the Respiratory Care Therapy program at Pima Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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
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