Respiratory Care Therapy at University of Kansas
If you plan to study Respiratory Care Therapy, take a look at what University of Kansas. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Kansas is located in Lawrence, KS.
During the most recent reporting year, 20 respiratory care therapy degrees were granted at University of Kansas.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Kansas
Distance learning is available at University of Kansas. Of 29,792 students, 3,126 (10%) studied exclusively online and 10,681 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at University of Kansas
Rankings can help you compare University of Kansas’s Respiratory Care Therapy program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 18 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #25 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #61 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #301 of 381 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at University of Kansas, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at University of Kansas are 65% women (13) and 35% men (7).
Respiratory Care Therapy Bachelor’s Program at University of Kansas
Among the 20 bachelor’s respiratory care therapy degrees awarded at University of Kansas, 65% were women (13) and 35% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Respiratory Care Therapy bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 40% of Respiratory Care Therapy bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kansas, below the national average of 41%.*
*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 University of Kansas work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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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