Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant

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#1

#1 Best College for Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant in the U.S.

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Overall, Newberry College is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

920–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$19,405

Median Starting Salary

$60,203

#2

#2 Best College for Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant in the U.S.

Kettering College
Kettering, OH

Overall, Kettering College is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

34%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

970–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$16,398

Median Starting Salary

$58,402

#3

#3 Best College for Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant in the U.S.

Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$6,295

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

#4

#4 Best College for Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant in the U.S.

Highline College
Des Moines, WA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$11,072

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant

Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant programs prepare individuals to administer general respiratory care procedures under the supervision of respiratory therapists in a variety of clinical settings. Includes instruction in patient data collection and monitoring, airway management, installation of nebulizers and other respiratory assistance devices, application and monitoring of breathing gases, equipment operation and maintenance, safety and sanitation procedures, and applicable regulations.

While Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant offers degrees up to the Associates degree, the majority of students earn a Associates degree. Students major in Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant all around the US, though the major at the Bachelors degree level has the most graduates in Washington. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant is $38,300.

Popularity of Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant Degrees in the U.S.
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Student Demographics

Total Students
50
Female Students
39 (78%)
Male Students
11 (22%)

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