Respiratory Care Therapy at Catawba Valley Community College
If you plan to study Respiratory Care Therapy, you may want to check out the program at Catawba Valley Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Catawba Valley Community College is located in Hickory, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 7 respiratory care therapy degrees were granted at Catawba Valley Community College.
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Studying Online at Catawba Valley Community College
Distance learning is available at Catawba Valley Community College. Among 4,904 students, 3,098 (63%) studied exclusively online and 1,295 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Catawba Valley Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Catawba Valley Community College are 57% women (4) and 43% men (3).
Respiratory Care Therapy Associate’s Program at Catawba Valley Community College
Of the 7 associate’s respiratory care therapy graduates at Catawba Valley Community College, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Catawba Valley Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Catawba Valley Community College, higher 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
Graduates of the Respiratory Care Therapy program at Catawba Valley Community College work across a variety of fields. 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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