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#1 #1 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC In general, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Est. Net Price * $13,951 Median Starting Salary $56,795
#2 #2 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Texas State University is a non selective school. They receive about 28,900 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 51 SAT Score 990–1,190 Est. Net Price * $14,120 Median Starting Salary $58,143
#3 #3 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Boise State University Boise, ID Generally, Boise State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 181 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Est. Net Price * $17,724 Median Starting Salary $57,467
#4 #4 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Overall, Youngstown State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 950–1,180 Est. Net Price * $11,900 Median Starting Salary $58,182
#5 #5 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Generally, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 51 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Est. Net Price * $20,149 Median Starting Salary $58,205
#6 #6 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Dalton State College Dalton, GA Dalton State College is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 830–1,070 Est. Net Price * $5,532 Median Starting Salary $57,541
#7 #7 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Bellarmine University Louisville, KY In general, Bellarmine University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Est. Net Price * $22,813 Median Starting Salary $61,560
#8 #8 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,340–1,450 Est. Net Price * $19,582 Median Starting Salary $57,834
#9 #9 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Weber State University Ogden, UT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,525 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#10 #10 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 90 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $25,264 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#11 #11 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX Generally, Midwestern State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 86 SAT Score 910–1,110 Est. Net Price * $11,361 Median Starting Salary $58,351
#12 #12 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Georgia State University Atlanta, GA Georgia State University is a fairly selective school. The institution receives approximately 26,000... Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Est. Net Price * $17,589 Median Starting Salary $54,856
#13 #13 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Salisbury University Salisbury, MD In general, Salisbury University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,180–1,320 Est. Net Price * $19,756 Median Starting Salary $63,688
#14 #14 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY Overall, Stony Brook University is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,320–1,500 Est. Net Price * $17,213 Median Starting Salary $53,851
#15 #15 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN the University of Southern Indiana is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,443 Median Starting Salary $60,404
#16 #16 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS the University of Kansas is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $18,950 Median Starting Salary $59,524
#17 #17 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Jacksonville State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 900–1,150 Est. Net Price * $11,953 Median Starting Salary $57,010
#18 #18 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Generally, St Catherine University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 980–1,250 Est. Net Price * $19,976 Median Starting Salary $57,978
#19 #19 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Mary Bismarck, ND the University of Mary is a somewhat selective school. They receive 1,499 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Est. Net Price * $18,369 Median Starting Salary $64,096
#20 #20 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR Overall, Oregon Institute of Technology is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Est. Net Price * $17,283 Median Starting Salary $55,320
#21 #21 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Nova Southeastern University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,040–1,310 Est. Net Price * $29,589 Median Starting Salary $55,728
#22 #22 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA Generally, Carlow University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 850–1,100 Est. Net Price * $17,437 Median Starting Salary $58,804
#23 #23 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL Overall, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 33% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,010–1,150 Est. Net Price * $11,583 Median Starting Salary $56,009
#24 #24 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton Fenton, MO Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $25,404 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#25 #25 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Hartford West Hartford, CT the University of Hartford is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,090–1,300 Est. Net Price * $31,687 Median Starting Salary $61,751
#26 #26 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA Generally, Liberty University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Est. Net Price * $29,913 Median Starting Salary $56,626
#27 #27 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley, PA Gwynedd Mercy University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Est. Net Price * $28,122 Median Starting Salary $58,887
#28 #28 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY Overall, Northern Kentucky University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Est. Net Price * $7,259 Median Starting Salary $58,459
#29 #29 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Long Island University Brookville, NY In general, Long Island University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Est. Net Price * $25,802 Median Starting Salary $55,500
#30 #30 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Baton Rouge, LA Generally, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,040–1,180 Est. Net Price * $15,916 Median Starting Salary $56,938
#31 #31 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. York College of Pennsylvania York, PA Overall, York College of Pennsylvania is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Est. Net Price * $20,916 Median Starting Salary $64,042
#32 #32 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH the University of Akron Main Campus is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $14,667 Median Starting Salary $57,539
#33 #33 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Pima Medical Institute-Tucson Tucson, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#34 #34 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,685 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#35 #35 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Skyline College San Bruno, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,161 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#36 #36 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Gannon University Erie, PA Gannon University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,000–1,270 Est. Net Price * $22,200 Median Starting Salary $62,114
#37 #37 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Toledo Toledo, OH the University of Toledo is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 12,600 applications each... Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Est. Net Price * $17,654 Median Starting Salary $57,731
#38 #38 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN East Tennessee State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,350 Median Starting Salary $56,399
#39 #39 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Generally, North Dakota State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Est. Net Price * $15,962 Median Starting Salary $62,850
#40 #40 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Missouri State University-Springfield is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $17,677 Median Starting Salary $58,601
#41 #41 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Generally, Ball State University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Est. Net Price * $12,615 Median Starting Salary $62,464
#42 #42 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,030–1,210 Est. Net Price * $20,485 Median Starting Salary $62,671
#43 #43 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN In general, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Est. Net Price * $11,462 Median Starting Salary $58,219
#44 #44 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 6,400 applications every... Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,160 Median Starting Salary $62,513
#45 #45 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA In general, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 940–1,160 Est. Net Price * $20,205 Median Starting Salary $60,806
#46 #46 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $12,904 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#47 #47 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Augusta University Augusta, GA Augusta University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Est. Net Price * $13,572 Median Starting Salary $56,800
#48 #48 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA Middle Georgia State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 900–1,140 Est. Net Price * $13,174 Median Starting Salary $57,709
#49 #49 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Radford University Radford, VA Radford University is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 11,400 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 970–1,160 Est. Net Price * $17,105 Median Starting Salary $61,140
#50 #50 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Siena Heights University Adrian, MI Siena Heights University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 970–1,190 Est. Net Price * $20,074 Median Starting Salary $58,326
#51 #51 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Tennessee State University Nashville, TN Tennessee State University is a fairly selective school. The school receives approximately 4,810 applications... Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 880–1,040 Est. Net Price * $11,986 Median Starting Salary $56,304
#52 #52 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI In general, Ferris State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 920–1,150 Est. Net Price * $13,978 Median Starting Salary $58,292
#53 #53 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Omaha, NE Overall, Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,080–1,210 Est. Net Price * $18,661 Median Starting Salary $59,067
#54 #54 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI In general, the University of Michigan-Flint is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 950–1,230 Est. Net Price * $10,840 Median Starting Salary $56,671
#55 #55 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA Georgia Southern University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 980–1,150 Est. Net Price * $15,352 Median Starting Salary $58,900
#56 #56 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT Southern Connecticut State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 910–1,100 Est. Net Price * $18,712 Median Starting Salary $60,517
#57 #57 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Baptist Health Sciences University Memphis, TN Baptist Health Sciences University is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,180 Est. Net Price * $9,549 Median Starting Salary $55,186
#58 #58 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN Generally, Concordia University-Saint Paul is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Est. Net Price * $17,776 Median Starting Salary $59,510
#59 #59 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Marshall University Huntington, WV Overall, Marshall University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 980–1,190 Est. Net Price * $8,756 Median Starting Salary $58,505
#60 #60 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Cardinal Stritch University Milwaukee, WI Cardinal Stritch University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,010 Est. Net Price * $20,002 Median Starting Salary $57,212
#61 #61 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Marian University Fond Du Lac, WI Overall, Marian University is a fairly selective school. They receive 1,262 applications every year . Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,110 Est. Net Price * $25,394 Median Starting Salary $61,885
#62 #62 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN the University of Indianapolis is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,190 Est. Net Price * $22,283 Median Starting Salary $60,870
#63 #63 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Kent State University at Ashtabula Ashtabula, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,351 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#64 #64 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Utah Valley University Orem, UT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,346 Median Starting Salary $57,772
#65 #65 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Bowling Green State University-Firelands Huron, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 930–1,110 Est. Net Price * $13,609 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#66 #66 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Cupey Campus San Juan, PR Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Cupey Campus is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 720–960 Est. Net Price * $7,193 Median Starting Salary $53,428
#67 #67 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Utah Tech University Saint George, UT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $14,589 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#68 #68 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Texas Southern University Houston, TX Overall, Texas Southern University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 830–1,010 Est. Net Price * $11,826 Median Starting Salary $56,666
#69 #69 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Valencia College Orlando, FL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,482 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#70 #70 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Upstate Medical University Syracuse, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,189
#71 #71 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Galveston, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,165
#72 #72 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Platt College-Los Angeles Alhambra, CA Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $29,589 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 Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,204
#74 #74 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Pueblo Community College Pueblo, CO Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,994 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#75 #75 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,176
#76 #76 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $20,992 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#77 #77 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Rush University Chicago, IL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,268
#78 #78 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,549 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#79 #79 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Pennsylvania Western University California, PA Pennsylvania Western University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 950–1,160 Est. Net Price * $18,527 Median Starting Salary $0
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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 181 degrees being granted last year. Students wanting to major in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist can expect about 24% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 76% 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.

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Careers

Some top careers related to Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, include Respiratory Therapists, 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.

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Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,520

Female Students

1,150 (75%)

Male Students

370 (24%)

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Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

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

80%

58

1,060–1,290

$13,951

$56,795

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

88%

51

990–1,190

$14,120

$58,143

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

84%

181

1,050–1,220

$17,724

$57,467

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

81%

21

950–1,180

$11,900

$58,182

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

86%

51

1,180–1,350

$20,149

$58,205

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

43%

11

830–1,070

$5,532

$57,541

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

88%

3

1,090–1,290

$22,813

$61,560

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

53%

19

1,340–1,450

$19,582

$57,834

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

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34

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$10,525

$59,213

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

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90

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$25,264

$59,213

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

92%

86

910–1,110

$11,361

$58,351

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

67%

37

1,020–1,250

$17,589

$54,856

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

91%

30

1,180–1,320

$19,756

$63,688

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