Respiratory Care Therapy at YTI Career Institute-Altoona
What traits are you looking for in a school for Respiratory Care Therapy, take a look at what YTI Career Institute-Altoona. Get started with the following essential facts.
YTI Career Institute-Altoona sits in Altoona, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 50 respiratory care therapy degrees were granted at YTI Career Institute-Altoona.
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Online & Distance Learning at YTI Career Institute-Altoona
Many students take online classes at YTI Career Institute-Altoona. Of 32 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 32 (100%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at YTI Career Institute-Altoona
Use these rankings to compare YTI Career Institute-Altoona’s Respiratory Care Therapy program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #9 of 11 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #12 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #27 of 29 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #37 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #253 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #334 of 381 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at YTI Career Institute-Altoona, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at YTI Career Institute-Altoona are 80% women (40) and 20% men (10).
Respiratory Care Therapy Associate’s Program at YTI Career Institute-Altoona
Of the 50 associate’s respiratory care therapy degrees awarded at YTI Career Institute-Altoona, 80% were women (40) and 20% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at YTI Career Institute-Altoona.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 21 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 58% of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at YTI Career Institute-Altoona, above 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 YTI Career Institute-Altoona pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying 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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