Respiratory Therapy Program

A respiratory therapy degree program at Carlow University offers students instruction in assisting and administering respiratory care procedures for patients and developing respiratory care plans under the supervision of physicians. In addition, students learn to supervise personnel, operate equipment, and maintain accurate records while consulting with other healthcare professionals. Students that graduate from the respiratory therapy degree program will have full knowledge in subjects like pathology of the respiratory system, clinical medicine, and therapeutic procedures, and be able to employ this knowledge to help respiratory patients. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer respiratory therapy program.

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Carlow University

250 University Ave, California, PA

Carlow University is a nonprofit private institution that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in a predominantly urban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately 2,800 students are enrolled annually at Carlow University.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by admissions staff. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at Carlow University. A score within the range of 850 - 1070 on the SAT, or 18 - 23 for the ACT is common among accepted students. Approximately 70% of all students that applied were admitted at Carlow University, with 33% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at admissions.carlow.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $26,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for a cost of $5,200 each year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Carlow University participates in intercollegiate athletics through the NAIA's American Mideast Conference in Basketball.

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.carlow.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Carlow University offers a bachelor's degree program in respiratory therapy.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Respiratory Therapists

Description

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, respiratory therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 12.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.44
  • Average Annual Salary: $52920

Respiratory Therapy Technicians

Description

Provide respiratory care under the direction of respiratory therapists and physicians.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, respiratory therapy technicians employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -19.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $47550

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).