Respiratory Care Therapy at Salisbury University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Respiratory Care Therapy, consider the program at Salisbury University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Salisbury University sits in Salisbury, MD.
During the most recent reporting year, 20 respiratory care therapy degrees were awarded at Salisbury University.
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Online Class Availability at Salisbury University
Many students take online classes at Salisbury University. Among 7,025 students, 535 (8%) studied exclusively online and 1,645 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at Salisbury University
Use these rankings to compare Salisbury University’s Respiratory Care Therapy program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #6 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #13 of 29 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #27 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #76 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #289 of 381 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Salisbury University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Salisbury University are 85% women (17) and 15% men (3).
Respiratory Care Therapy Bachelor’s Program at Salisbury University
Of the 20 bachelor’s respiratory care therapy degrees awarded at Salisbury University, 85% were women (17) and 15% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Respiratory Care Therapy bachelor’s degree recipients at Salisbury University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 35% of Respiratory Care Therapy bachelor’s degree recipients at Salisbury University, below 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 Salisbury University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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