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#1 #1 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX Each year, Midwestern State University awards about 193 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 62 SAT Score 950–1,160 Median Starting Salary $58,351
#2 #2 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, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 174 SAT Score 920–1,130 Median Starting Salary $57,467
#3 #3 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 38 SAT Score 1,200–1,340 Median Starting Salary $58,375
#4 #4 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY Each year, Northern Kentucky University awards around 344 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 40 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,459
#5 #5 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Annually, Jacksonville State University grants about 206 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 35 SAT Score 940–1,200 Median Starting Salary $57,010
#6 #6 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Radford University Radford, VA Every year, Radford University grants around 259 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 960–1,180 Median Starting Salary $61,140
#7 #7 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Carlow University grants about 86 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 12 SAT Score 980–1,180 Median Starting Salary $58,804
#8 #8 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Each year, Texas State University awards around 532 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 40 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,143
#9 #9 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Georgia State University Atlanta, GA Each year, Georgia State University grants about 543 degrees to students majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 960–1,220 Median Starting Salary $54,856
#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 455 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 31 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $58,205
#11 #11 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 108 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $60,404
#12 #12 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 15 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Median Starting Salary $64,096
#13 #13 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Salisbury University Salisbury, MD Every year, Salisbury University grants around 111 degrees to those studying Speech Communication and Rhetoric, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Social Work, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,170–1,330 Median Starting Salary $63,688
#14 #14 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Kent State University at Ashtabula Ashtabula, OH At Kent State University at Ashtabula, only three majors are offered: Computer Support Specialist, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General......view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 830–1,100 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#15 #15 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 24 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $56,626
#16 #16 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 893 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $57,834
#17 #17 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley, PA Annually, Gwynedd Mercy University grants about 194 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 10 SAT Score 1,040–1,190 Median Starting Salary $58,887
#18 #18 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 274 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Journalism, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $59,524
#19 #19 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, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,330–1,500 Median Starting Salary $53,851
#20 #20 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 127 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,140 Median Starting Salary $56,938
#21 #21 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, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 21% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,030–1,180 Median Starting Salary $56,009
#22 #22 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Toledo Toledo, OH Each year, the University of Toledo grants around 250 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Mechanical Engineering, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,731
#23 #23 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, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Marywood University awards 36 degrees per year to graduating Architecture students....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,070–1,250 Median Starting Salary $62,448
#24 #24 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Every year, Nova Southeastern University grants about 410 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,030–1,310 Median Starting Salary $55,728
#25 #25 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Weber State University Ogden, UT Annually, Weber State University awards around 377 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, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#26 #26 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Every year, St Catherine University awards around 156 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Social Work, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $57,978
#27 #27 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 162 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $56,800
#28 #28 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 Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 970–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,671
#29 #29 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 665 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $56,795
#30 #30 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 150 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 10 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $64,042
#31 #31 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Each year, Youngstown State University grants about 135 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 940–1,190 Median Starting Salary $58,182
#32 #32 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 162 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,539
#33 #33 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 8 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Median Starting Salary $61,560
#34 #34 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Long Island University Brookville, NY Annually, Long Island University awards about 395 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Median Starting Salary $55,500
#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 120 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminology, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $60,806
#36 #36 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 443 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 17 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,399
#37 #37 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Annually, the University of Hartford awards around 57 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $61,751
#38 #38 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 94 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 12 SAT Score 990–1,280 Median Starting Salary $55,320
#39 #39 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 9 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $60,870
#40 #40 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 205 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 9 SAT Score 1,080–1,260 Median Starting Salary $62,464
#41 #41 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 178 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
#42 #42 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, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 890–1,070 Median Starting Salary $56,304
#43 #43 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Gannon University Erie, PA Every year, Gannon University awards around 73 degrees to students studying Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $62,114
#44 #44 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 15 SAT Score 990–1,140 Median Starting Salary $58,900
#45 #45 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, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Marshall University grants 172 degrees every year to graduating Business/Commerce, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 960–1,170 Median Starting Salary $58,505
#46 #46 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Murray State University Murray, KY At Murray State University, the most popular majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, and Other. In fact, Murray State University awards 111 degrees every year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $58,378
#47 #47 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. In fact, Marian University awards 33 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $61,885
#48 #48 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 172 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, General, Health and Wellness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 830–1,100 Median Starting Salary $60,517
#49 #49 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, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#50 #50 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Morningside University Sioux City, IA At Morningside University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 710–1,110 Median Starting Salary $62,909
#51 #51 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 315 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business/Managerial Economics, Biomedical Sciences, General, Animal Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $62,513
#52 #52 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University-Indianapolis awards around 555 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Median Starting Salary $58,219
#53 #53 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA Annually, Middle Georgia State University awards around 154 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 930–1,160 Median Starting Salary $57,709
#54 #54 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Annually, Missouri State University-Springfield grants about 252 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $58,601
#55 #55 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 15 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,772
#56 #56 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Each year, Ferris State University grants around 143 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Police Science, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $58,292
#57 #57 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,510
#58 #58 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Dalton State College Dalton, GA Annually, Dalton State College grants around 79 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 7 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $57,541
#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 157 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 720–960 Median Starting Salary $53,428
#60 #60 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 197 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,110 Median Starting Salary $59,067
#61 #61 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 General Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Texas Southern University awards 86 degrees annually to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 820–1,010 Median Starting Salary $56,666
#62 #62 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO Every year, Missouri Western State University grants around 82 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 890–1,140 Median Starting Salary $58,533
#63 #63 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Idaho State University Pocatello, ID At Idaho State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $57,607
#64 #64 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 2 SAT Score 890–1,090 Median Starting Salary $65,836
#65 #65 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Quincy University Quincy, IL At Quincy University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Management Science. In fact, Quincy University grants 23 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,210 Median Starting Salary $60,037
#66 #66 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Holy Cross New Orleans, LA Each year, the University of Holy Cross awards around 28 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $56,432
#67 #67 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia, CA Annually, San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia grants about 101 degrees to those studying Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Construction Management....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 101 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#68 #68 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, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 66 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#69 #69 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, 10 students are awarded a degree in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist every year. view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#70 #70 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, 6 students receive a degree in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist annually. view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#71 #71 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 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#72 #72 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield, MO At Ozarks Technical Community College, only one major is offered: Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#73 #73 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 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,146
#74 #74 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 Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (Emt Paramedic)....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#75 #75 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 21 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,204
#76 #76 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 Tourism and Travel Services Management. In fact, the College of Southern Nevada awards 78 degrees per year to Project Management majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#77 #77 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 7 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#78 #78 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Upstate Medical University Syracuse, NY Each year, Upstate Medical University grants about 21 degrees to those studying Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,189
#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 502 degrees annually to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#80 #80 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 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,176
#81 #81 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, Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#82 #82 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $58,326
#83 #83 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 230 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 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#84 #84 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences Quincy, IL At Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer,......view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $58,036
#85 #85 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 2 SAT Score 970–1,190 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 177 degrees being granted last year. Students wanting to major in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist can expect about 25% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 75% 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

1,426

Female Students

1,071 (75%)

Male Students

355 (24%)

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

93%

62

950–1,160

$58,351

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

87%

174

920–1,130

$57,467

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

64%

38

1,200–1,340

$58,375

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

83%

40

970–1,210

$58,459

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

78%

35

940–1,200

$57,010

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

90%

30

960–1,180

$61,140

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

87%

12

980–1,180

$58,804

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

89%

40

990–1,210

$58,143

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

55%

40

960–1,220

$54,856

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

85%

31

1,180–1,350

$58,205

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

96%

28

1,040–1,250

$60,404

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

78%

15

1,090–1,290

$64,096

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

87%

20

1,170–1,330

$63,688

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

87%

4

830–1,100

$59,213

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

99%

24

1,040–1,340

$56,626

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

61%

13

1,250–1,440