Respiratory Care Therapy at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Respiratory Care Therapy, consider the program at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is in Logan, WV.
During the most recent reporting year, 18 respiratory care therapy degrees were awarded at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Distance learning is available at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College. Of 1,482 students, 720 (49%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 543 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College’s Respiratory Care Therapy program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | West Virginia | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #74 of 84 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #76 of 128 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #185 of 381 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #220 of 259 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College are 83% women (15) and 17% men (3).
Respiratory Care Therapy Associate’s Program at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Of the 18 associate’s respiratory care therapy degrees awarded at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 83% were women (15) and 17% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
*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 Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.