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#1 #1 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Boise State University Boise, ID At Boise State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Boise State University awards 465 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 178 SAT Score 920–1,130 Median Starting Salary $57,467
#2 #2 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX Each year, Midwestern State University awards about 217 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 88 SAT Score 950–1,160 Median Starting Salary $58,351
#3 #3 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Mary Bismarck, ND At the University of Mary, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Median Starting Salary $64,096
#4 #4 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN Annually, the University of Southern Indiana grants about 114 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $60,404
#5 #5 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Salisbury University Salisbury, MD Every year, Salisbury University grants around 126 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,170–1,330 Median Starting Salary $63,688
#6 #6 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY At Stony Brook University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Stony Brook University awards 518 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,320–1,490 Median Starting Salary $53,851
#7 #7 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR Each year, Oregon Institute of Technology awards around 81 degrees to students studying Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 990–1,280 Median Starting Salary $55,320
#8 #8 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Annually, Jacksonville State University grants about 240 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 940–1,200 Median Starting Salary $57,010
#9 #9 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC Every year, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte grants around 641 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $56,795
#10 #10 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 483 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $58,205
#11 #11 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Each year, Texas State University awards around 502 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,143
#12 #12 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Tennessee State University Nashville, TN At Tennessee State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Communication, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 890–1,070 Median Starting Salary $56,304
#13 #13 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Marywood University Scranton, PA At Marywood University, the most popular majors students study are Architecture, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching. In fact, Marywood University awards 50 degrees per year to graduating Architecture students....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,070–1,250 Median Starting Salary $62,448
#14 #14 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Georgia State University Atlanta, GA Each year, Georgia State University grants about 495 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 960–1,220 Median Starting Salary $54,856
#15 #15 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley, PA Annually, Gwynedd Mercy University grants about 214 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,040–1,190 Median Starting Salary $58,887
#16 #16 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY Each year, Northern Kentucky University awards around 324 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,459
#17 #17 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA Annually, Middle Georgia State University awards around 153 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 940–1,150 Median Starting Salary $57,709
#18 #18 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Baton Rouge, LA Every year, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University grants around 87 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 970–1,140 Median Starting Salary $56,938
#19 #19 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 273 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Journalism, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $59,524
#20 #20 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 794 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Experimental Psychology, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $57,834
#21 #21 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Every year, St Catherine University awards around 163 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Social Work, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,040–1,230 Median Starting Salary $57,978
#22 #22 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,200–1,340 Median Starting Salary $58,375
#23 #23 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Weber State University Ogden, UT Annually, Weber State University awards around 380 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Selling Skills and Sales Operations, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#24 #24 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Long Island University Brookville, NY Annually, Long Island University awards about 402 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Median Starting Salary $55,500
#25 #25 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Omaha, NE Each year, Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health grants around 224 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,110 Median Starting Salary $59,067
#26 #26 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Colby-Sawyer College New London, NH At Colby-Sawyer College, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 890–1,090 Median Starting Salary $65,836
#27 #27 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Each year, Youngstown State University grants about 155 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, General Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 950–1,180 Median Starting Salary $58,182
#28 #28 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Toledo Toledo, OH Each year, the University of Toledo grants around 285 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Pharmacy....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,731
#29 #29 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI At the University of Michigan-Flint, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 970–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,671
#30 #30 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL At Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 21% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,030–1,180 Median Starting Salary $56,009
#31 #31 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH At the University of Akron Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Akron Main Campus grants 169 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,539
#32 #32 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $56,626
#33 #33 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Carlow University grants about 92 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 980–1,180 Median Starting Salary $58,804
#34 #34 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Bellarmine University Louisville, KY At Bellarmine University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Median Starting Salary $61,560
#35 #35 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA Annually, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus awards about 115 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminology, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $60,806
#36 #36 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Augusta University Augusta, GA At Augusta University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Augusta University grants 165 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $56,800
#37 #37 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Every year, Nova Southeastern University grants about 391 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Public Health, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,030–1,310 Median Starting Salary $55,728
#38 #38 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 199 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,080–1,260 Median Starting Salary $62,464
#39 #39 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Kent State University at Ashtabula Ashtabula, OH Every year, Kent State University at Ashtabula awards about 10 degrees to those majoring in Computer Support Specialist, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 830–1,100 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#40 #40 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Radford University Radford, VA Every year, Radford University grants around 258 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 960–1,180 Median Starting Salary $61,140
#41 #41 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. York College of Pennsylvania York, PA Each year, York College of Pennsylvania grants about 147 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Median Starting Salary $64,042
#42 #42 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Annually, the University of Hartford awards around 61 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $61,751
#43 #43 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Baptist Health Sciences University Memphis, TN Each year, Baptist Health Sciences University grants about 123 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $55,186
#44 #44 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Each year, North Dakota State University awards around 216 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $62,850
#45 #45 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Gannon University Erie, PA Every year, Gannon University awards around 132 degrees to students studying Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $62,114
#46 #46 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. South Dakota State University Brookings, SD Each year, South Dakota State University awards about 290 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Animal Sciences, General, Business/Managerial Economics, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $62,513
#47 #47 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Marshall University Huntington, WV At Marshall University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, General Studies, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, and Other. In fact, Marshall University grants 166 degrees every year to graduating Business/Commerce, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 960–1,170 Median Starting Salary $58,505
#48 #48 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA At Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#49 #49 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Annually, East Tennessee State University grants about 588 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,399
#50 #50 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Each year, Ferris State University grants around 150 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $58,292
#51 #51 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN At the University of Indianapolis, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $60,870
#52 #52 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA At Georgia Southern University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 990–1,140 Median Starting Salary $58,900
#53 #53 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University-Indianapolis awards around 564 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Median Starting Salary $58,219
#54 #54 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Siena Heights University Adrian, MI At Siena Heights University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $58,326
#55 #55 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN At Concordia University-Saint Paul, the three most popular college majors students study are Nursing Practice, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,080–1,240 Median Starting Salary $59,510
#56 #56 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Annually, Missouri State University-Springfield grants about 259 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $58,601
#57 #57 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT Annually, Southern Connecticut State University awards around 219 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 830–1,100 Median Starting Salary $60,517
#58 #58 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Marian University Fond Du Lac, WI At Marian University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, Marian University awards 33 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $61,885
#59 #59 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus San Juan, PR Annually, Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Cupey Campus grants about 221 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 720–960 Median Starting Salary $53,428
#60 #60 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Utah Valley University Orem, UT At Utah Valley University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,772
#61 #61 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Dalton State College Dalton, GA Annually, Dalton State College grants around 50 degrees to those majoring in Elementary Education and Teaching, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $57,541
#62 #62 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Texas Southern University Houston, TX At Texas Southern University, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 830–1,010 Median Starting Salary $56,666
#63 #63 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Utah Tech University Saint George, UT At Utah Tech University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 940–1,150 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#64 #64 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia, CA At San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia, only three majors are offered: Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and Dental......view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 93 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#65 #65 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Pima Medical Institute-Tucson Tucson, AZ At Pima Medical Institute-Tucson, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant, and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#66 #66 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA At Modesto Junior College, only one major is offered: Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. Typically, 14 students are awarded a degree in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist every year. view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#67 #67 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton Fenton, MO At St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton, only two majors are offered: Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#68 #68 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Skyline College San Bruno, CA At Skyline College, only one major is offered: Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. On average, 9 students receive a degree in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist annually. view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#69 #69 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Pueblo Community College Pueblo, CO At Pueblo Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#70 #70 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Upstate Medical University Syracuse, NY Each year, Upstate Medical University grants about 20 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,189
#71 #71 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Bowling Green State University-Firelands Huron, OH At Bowling Green State University-Firelands, only three majors are offered: Resort Management, Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other, and Respiratory......view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#72 #72 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Platt College-Los Angeles Alhambra, CA At Platt College-Los Angeles, the most popular majors students pursue are Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#73 #73 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TX At The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (Emt Paramedic), and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,204
#74 #74 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV At the College of Southern Nevada, the most popular majors students pursue are Project Management, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, and Deaf Studies. In fact, the College of Southern Nevada awards 74 degrees per year to Project Management majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#75 #75 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA At Loma Linda University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,176
#76 #76 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL Annually, Palm Beach State College grants around 251 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#77 #77 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Galveston, TX At The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical......view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,165
#78 #78 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport Shreveport, LA At Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, only two majors are offered: Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist, and Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,146
#79 #79 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Valencia College Orlando, FL At Valencia College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Information Technology. In fact, Valencia College grants 466 degrees annually to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#80 #80 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL At Florida National University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Health Services Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
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About Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist programs prepare individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to assist in developing respiratory care plans, administer respiratory care procedures, supervise personnel and equipment operation, maintain records, and consult with other health care team members. Includes instruction in the applied basic biomedical sciences; anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the respiratory system; clinical medicine; therapeutic procedures; clinical expressions; data collection and record-keeping; patient communication; equipment operation and maintenance; personnel supervision; and procedures for special population groups.

Idaho grants the most Bachelors degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist of all US states with 178 degrees being granted last year. Students wanting to major in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist can expect about 26% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 74% percent to be women. Most students graduating in this field earn a Associates degree. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist is $55,200.

Popularity of Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

Some top careers related to Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, include Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other and Respiratory Therapists, both of which have many employment opportunities. Yet there are careers that pay more, like Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary. the most in-demand position for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist majors is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,474

Female Students

1,096 (74%)

Male Students

378 (25%)

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#1 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

87%

178

920–1,130

$57,467

#2 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

87%

88

950–1,160

$58,351

#3 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

78%

25

1,090–1,290

$64,096

#4 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

96%

36

1,040–1,250

$60,404

#5 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

87%

30

1,170–1,330

$63,688

#6 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

49%

29

1,320–1,490

$53,851

#7 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

95%

22

990–1,280

$55,320

#8 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

78%

33

940–1,200

$57,010

#9 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

80%

33

1,110–1,320

$56,795

#10 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

85%

32

1,180–1,350

$58,205

#11 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

89%

41

990–1,210

$58,143

#12 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

70%

26

890–1,070

$56,304

#13 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

61%

11

1,070–1,250

$62,448

#14 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

55%

34

960–1,220

$54,856

#15 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

90%

12

1,040–1,190

$58,887

#16 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

83%

29

970–1,210