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Respiratory Care Therapy at Kirkwood Community College
If you plan to study Respiratory Care Therapy, consider the program at Kirkwood Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Kirkwood Community College is in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Online Class Availability at Kirkwood Community College
Online coursework is an option at Kirkwood Community College. Among 12,763 students, 2,770 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,897 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at Kirkwood Community College
Use these rankings to compare Kirkwood Community College’s Respiratory Care Therapy program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #10 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #16 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #206 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #210 of 381 |
Best-Paid Careers for Respiratory Care Therapy Graduates
Students who finish Respiratory Care Therapy program at Kirkwood Community College work across a variety of fields. 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 |
| 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
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