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Respiratory Care Therapy at Luzerne County Community College
If you are interested in studying Respiratory Care Therapy, take a look at what Luzerne County Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Luzerne County Community College sits in Nanticoke, PA.
Studying Online at Luzerne County Community College
Many students take online classes at Luzerne County Community College. Of 4,460 students, 739 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,088 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at Luzerne County Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Luzerne County Community College’s Respiratory Care Therapy program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #3 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #5 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #21 of 29 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #22 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #155 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #221 of 381 |
Top-Paying Careers for Respiratory Care Therapy Graduates
Students who finish Respiratory Care Therapy program at Luzerne County Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Respiratory Care Therapy majors, 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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