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Respiratory Care Therapy at South Plains College
If you plan to study Respiratory Care Therapy, you may want to check out the program at South Plains College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
South Plains College is located in Levelland, TX.
Online Class Availability at South Plains College
Distance learning is available at South Plains College. Of 9,098 students, 3,019 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,268 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at South Plains College
Rankings can help you compare South Plains College’s Respiratory Care Therapy program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #16 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #22 of 25 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #23 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #28 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #138 of 381 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #169 of 259 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Respiratory Care Therapy Graduates
Graduates of the Respiratory Care Therapy program at South Plains College work across a variety of fields. Below are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.