Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degrees
There are 382 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Respiratory Care Therapy. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about58% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.7% of Respiratory Care Therapy graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 6,686 students earned theirRespiratory Care Therapy majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Respiratory Care Therapy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 113 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 4,918 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,428 |
| Master’s Degree | 227 |
Earnings of Respiratory Care Therapy Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Respiratory Care Therapy of $61,295 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,845 |
| 4 years | $61,295 |
| 5 years | $69,015 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Respiratory Care Therapy students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 71.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,394 |
| Women | 3,524 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Respiratory Care Therapy graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,026 | 41.2% |
| Asian | 394 | 8.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,290 | 26.2% |
| Black or African American | 719 | 14.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 48 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 163 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 209 | 4.2% |
| International Students | 36 | 0.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Respiratory Care Therapy Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 424 colleges that offer a associate degree in Respiratory Care Therapy. Learn more about the most popular below:
Boise State University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Respiratory Care Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 191 associate degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Respiratory Care Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a popular choice for Respiratory Care Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 163 associate degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their associate degree in Respiratory Care Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy. This school awarded 87 associate degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Career College-Anaheim is a popular choice for Respiratory Care Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their associate degree in Respiratory Care Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson is a popular choice for Respiratory Care Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 81 associate degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Respiratory Care Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Career College-Ontario comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in Respiratory Care Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Respiratory Care Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their associate degree in Respiratory Care Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Respiratory Care Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Weber State University is a popular choice for Respiratory Care Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their associate degree in Respiratory Care Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy. This school awarded 66 associate degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Midwestern State University is a popular choice for Respiratory Care Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 62 associate degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-Mesa comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their associate degree in Respiratory Care Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Concorde Career College-Garden Grove is a popular choice for Respiratory Care Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 59 associate degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Respiratory Care Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy. This school awarded 55 associate degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Respiratory Care Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their associate degree in Respiratory Care Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Respiratory Care Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University is a popular choice for Respiratory Care Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 52 associate degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Concorde Career College-North Hollywood is a popular choice for Respiratory Care Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 51 associate degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
YTI Career Institute-Altoona comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in Respiratory Care Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Respiratory Care Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College is a popular choice for Respiratory Care Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 49 associate degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos is a popular choice for Respiratory Care Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in Respiratory Care Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Respiratory Care Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Respiratory Care Therapy that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 29,337 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | 13,046 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 11,777 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 7,626 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 7,272 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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