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Respiratory Care Therapy at American River College
If you plan to study Respiratory Care Therapy, consider the program at American River College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
American River College is in Sacramento, CA.
Online & Distance Learning at American River College
Many students take online classes at American River College. Among 30,462 students, 13,443 (44%) studied exclusively online and 6,434 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at American River College
These rankings give you a sense of how American River College’s Respiratory Care Therapy program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 41 |
| Best Value | California | #7 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #10 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #12 of 38 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #32 of 381 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #40 of 259 |
Best-Paid Careers for Respiratory Care Therapy Graduates
Students who finish Respiratory Care Therapy program at American River College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Patient Representatives | $47,419 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.