Respiratory Care Therapy at Tidewater Community College
If you are interested in studying Respiratory Care Therapy, consider the program at Tidewater Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Tidewater Community College is located in Norfolk, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 respiratory care therapy degrees were awarded at Tidewater Community College.
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Studying Online at Tidewater Community College
Distance learning is available at Tidewater Community College. Of 16,884 students, 5,403 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,599 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at Tidewater Community College
Use these rankings to compare Tidewater Community College’s Respiratory Care Therapy program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #4 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #34 of 84 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #67 of 128 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #129 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #153 of 381 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Tidewater Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Tidewater Community College are 62% women (8) and 38% men (5).
Respiratory Care Therapy Associate’s Program at Tidewater Community College
Of the 13 associate’s respiratory care therapy graduates at Tidewater Community College, 62% were women (8) and 38% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Tidewater Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
Minority students account for 54% of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Tidewater Community College, higher 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
Graduates of the Respiratory Care Therapy program at Tidewater Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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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