Respiratory Care Therapy at Western Technical College
If you are interested in studying Respiratory Care Therapy, consider the program at Western Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Technical College sits in La Crosse, WI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 respiratory care therapy degrees were awarded at Western Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Technical College
Many students take online classes at Western Technical College. Of 3,625 students, 962 (27%) studied exclusively online and 1,251 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at Western Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Western Technical College’s Respiratory Care Therapy program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #3 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 39 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #6 of 8 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #39 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #55 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #245 of 381 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Western Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Western Technical College are 100% women (11) and 0% men (0).
Respiratory Care Therapy Associate’s Program at Western Technical College
Of the 11 associate’s respiratory care therapy graduates at Western Technical College, 100% were women (11) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Western Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 36% of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Western Technical 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
Those who complete Respiratory Care Therapy program at Western Technical College pursue many career paths. Here are 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
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