Respiratory Care Therapy at Volunteer State Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Respiratory Care Therapy, you may want to check out the program at Volunteer State Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Volunteer State Community College is in Gallatin, TN.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 respiratory care therapy graduations were recorded at Volunteer State Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Volunteer State Community College
Many students take online classes at Volunteer State Community College. Among 6,963 students, 2,322 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,114 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at Volunteer State Community College
Rankings can help you compare Volunteer State Community College’s Respiratory Care Therapy program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #7 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #41 of 84 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #90 of 128 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #147 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #223 of 381 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Volunteer State Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Volunteer State Community College are 69% women (9) and 31% men (4).
Respiratory Care Therapy Associate’s Program at Volunteer State Community College
Among the 13 associate’s respiratory care therapy degrees awarded at Volunteer State Community College, 69% were women (9) and 31% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Volunteer State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Minority students account for 23% of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Volunteer State 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Respiratory Care Therapy Graduates
Students who finish Respiratory Care Therapy program at Volunteer State Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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.