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Respiratory Care Therapy at Tidewater Community College
If you are interested in studying Respiratory Care Therapy, consider the program at Tidewater Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Tidewater Community College is located in Norfolk, VA.
Studying Online at Tidewater Community College
Distance learning is available at Tidewater Community College. Of 16,884 students, 5,403 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,599 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at Tidewater Community College
Use these rankings to compare Tidewater Community College’s Respiratory Care Therapy program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #4 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #34 of 84 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #67 of 128 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #129 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #153 of 381 |
Top-Paying Careers for Respiratory Care Therapy Graduates
Graduates of the Respiratory Care Therapy program at Tidewater Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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.