Respiratory Care Therapy at Wilkes Community College
If you are interested in studying Respiratory Care Therapy, consider the program at Wilkes Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wilkes Community College is located in Wilkesboro, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 12 respiratory care therapy degrees were awarded at Wilkes Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wilkes Community College
Online coursework is an option at Wilkes Community College. Of 2,593 students, 834 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 807 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at Wilkes Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Wilkes Community College’s Respiratory Care Therapy program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #2 of 18 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 128 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #10 of 10 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #26 of 381 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #60 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #189 of 259 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Wilkes Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Wilkes Community College are 83% women (10) and 17% men (2).
Respiratory Care Therapy Associate’s Program at Wilkes Community College
Of the 12 associate’s respiratory care therapy graduates at Wilkes Community College, 83% were women (10) and 17% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Wilkes Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Wilkes 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Respiratory Care Therapy Graduates
Those who complete Respiratory Care Therapy program at Wilkes Community College go on to a range of careers. Below 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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