Respiratory Care

Highline College ETPL
Program focuses on: advanced adult, pediatric and neonatal respiratory care concepts and effectively perform treatment plans. Fundamental research knowledge to interpret and supply scientific research information. Practice team collaboration, leadership and management skills in varied health care settings.

Financial information

Total tuition

$22,284.90

Total required fees

$200.00

Books and supplies

$200.00

Locations

Des Moines, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Yes

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Bachelor

Award type

90

Credits

990

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

BAS

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Talk with Faculty Advisor

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant

Completion rate

78%

Employment rate

89%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$44.20

Typical (median) annual earnings

$70,672.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant

Healthcare and Social Services

88%

Other Industries

12%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
28
Completion rate
78%
Average number of students who completed each year
14
Gender
Male
17%
Female
83%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
39%
Black or African American
25%
Hispanic
3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
28%
Multi-racial
6%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
58%
30 to 39
25%
40 to 49
17%
50 and over
0%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
6%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
26%
Some college experience, but no degree
39%
Certificate or AA
29%
BA or higher
0%