Respiratory Care Therapy at Mountain Empire Community College
If you plan to study Respiratory Care Therapy, you may want to check out the program at Mountain Empire Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Mountain Empire Community College is located in Big Stone Gap, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 9 respiratory care therapy degrees were granted at Mountain Empire Community College.
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Studying Online at Mountain Empire Community College
Distance learning is available at Mountain Empire Community College. Of 2,116 students, 678 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 934 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Mountain Empire Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Respiratory Care Therapy graduates at Mountain Empire Community College are 67% women (6) and 33% men (3).
Respiratory Care Therapy Associate’s Program at Mountain Empire Community College
Among the 9 associate’s respiratory care therapy graduates at Mountain Empire Community College, 67% were women (6) and 33% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Mountain Empire Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Minority students account for 22% of Respiratory Care Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Mountain Empire 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Respiratory Care Therapy Graduates
Students who finish Respiratory Care Therapy program at Mountain Empire Community College pursue many career paths. Below 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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