Respiratory Care Therapy at Springfield Technical Community College
If you plan to study Respiratory Care Therapy, take a look at what Springfield Technical Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Springfield Technical Community College sits in Springfield, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 15 respiratory care therapy degrees were granted at Springfield Technical Community College.
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Studying Online at Springfield Technical Community College
Many students take online classes at Springfield Technical Community College. Among 5,447 students, 1,877 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,267 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at Springfield Technical Community College
Use these rankings to compare Springfield Technical Community College’s Respiratory Care Therapy program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #7 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #15 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #140 of 381 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Springfield Technical Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Springfield Technical Community College are 80% women (12) and 20% men (3).
Respiratory Care Therapy Associate’s Program at Springfield Technical Community College
Of the 15 associate’s respiratory care therapy degrees awarded at Springfield Technical Community College, 80% were women (12) and 20% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Springfield Technical Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 53% of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Springfield Technical 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Respiratory Care Therapy Graduates
Students who finish Respiratory Care Therapy program at Springfield Technical Community College pursue many career paths. Here 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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