Respiratory Care Therapy at Walters State Community College
If you are interested in studying Respiratory Care Therapy, take a look at what Walters State Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Walters State Community College is located in Morristown, TN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 respiratory care therapy graduations were recorded at Walters State Community College.
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Studying Online at Walters State Community College
Distance learning is available at Walters State Community College. Of 5,899 students, 1,168 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,137 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at Walters State Community College
Rankings can help you compare Walters State Community College’s Respiratory Care Therapy program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #27 of 128 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #60 of 381 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #68 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #208 of 259 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Walters State Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Walters State Community College are 91% women (10) and 9% men (1).
Respiratory Care Therapy Associate’s Program at Walters State Community College
Of the 11 associate’s respiratory care therapy degrees awarded at Walters State Community College, 91% were women (10) and 9% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Walters State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Minority students account for 9% of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Walters State Community College, below 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 Walters State Community College go on to a range of careers. 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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