Respiratory Care Therapy at Spartanburg Community College
If you plan to study Respiratory Care Therapy, consider the program at Spartanburg Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Spartanburg Community College is in Spartanburg, SC.
During the most recent reporting year, 10 respiratory care therapy degrees were granted at Spartanburg Community College.
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Studying Online at Spartanburg Community College
Many students take online classes at Spartanburg Community College. Of 6,653 students, 1,467 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,838 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at Spartanburg Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Spartanburg Community College’s Respiratory Care Therapy program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #7 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #26 of 84 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #58 of 128 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #110 of 381 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #112 of 259 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Spartanburg Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Spartanburg Community College are 90% women (9) and 10% men (1).
Respiratory Care Therapy Associate’s Program at Spartanburg Community College
Among the 10 associate’s respiratory care therapy degrees awarded at Spartanburg Community College, 90% were women (9) and 10% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Spartanburg Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Minority students account for 40% of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Spartanburg Community College, lower than 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
Those who complete Respiratory Care Therapy program at Spartanburg Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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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