Respiratory Care Therapy at Santa Monica College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Respiratory Care Therapy, you may want to check out the program at Santa Monica College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Santa Monica College is in Santa Monica, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 respiratory care therapy graduations were recorded at Santa Monica College.
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Studying Online at Santa Monica College
Many students take online classes at Santa Monica College. Of 23,453 students, 8,360 (36%) studied exclusively online and 9,306 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at Santa Monica College
Rankings can help you compare Santa Monica College’s Respiratory Care Therapy program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #10 of 34 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #10 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #22 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #25 of 38 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #35 of 381 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #149 of 259 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Santa Monica College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Santa Monica College are 55% women (6) and 45% men (5).
Respiratory Care Therapy Associate’s Program at Santa Monica College
Of the 11 associate’s respiratory care therapy degrees awarded at Santa Monica College, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Santa Monica College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 91% of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Santa Monica 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
Students who finish Respiratory Care Therapy program at Santa Monica College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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