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Respiratory Care Therapy at Wilkes Community College
If you are interested in studying Respiratory Care Therapy, consider the program at Wilkes Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wilkes Community College is located in Wilkesboro, NC.
Online & Distance Learning at Wilkes Community College
Online coursework is an option at Wilkes Community College. Of 2,593 students, 834 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 807 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Respiratory Care Therapy Rankings at Wilkes Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Wilkes Community College’s Respiratory Care Therapy program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #2 of 18 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 128 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #10 of 10 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #26 of 381 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #60 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #189 of 259 |
Top-Paying Careers for Respiratory Care Therapy Graduates
Those who complete Respiratory Care Therapy program at Wilkes Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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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