Respiratory Care Therapy Basic Certificates
There are 382 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Respiratory Care Therapy. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 6,686 degrees were awarded toRespiratory 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 | 4,918 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,428 |
| Master’s Degree | 227 |
Earnings of Respiratory Care Therapy Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in Respiratory Care Therapy of $61,295 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 basic certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in Respiratory Care Therapy. About 76.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 18 |
| Women | 58 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Respiratory Care Therapy graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54 | 71.1% |
| Asian | 4 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 10.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 2.6% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Respiratory Care Therapy Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 424 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Respiratory Care Therapy. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Respiratory Care Therapy students seeking a basic certificate is Boise State University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 people received their basic certificate in Respiratory Care Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their basic certificate 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.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Respiratory Care Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their basic certificate in Respiratory Care Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Respiratory Care Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova is a popular choice for Respiratory Care Therapy majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 87 basic certificates 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 comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Respiratory Care Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their basic certificate in Respiratory Care Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Respiratory Care Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Respiratory Care Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their basic certificate 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.
American Career College-Ontario comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Respiratory Care Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their basic certificate in Respiratory Care Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Respiratory Care Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is a popular choice for Respiratory Care Therapy majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 67 basic certificates 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.
Weber State University is a popular choice for Respiratory Care Therapy majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Respiratory Care Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their basic certificate in Respiratory Care Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Respiratory Care Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Midwestern State University is a popular choice for Respiratory Care Therapy majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 62 basic certificates 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 is a popular choice for Respiratory Care Therapy majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their basic certificate in Respiratory Care Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Respiratory Care Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Concorde Career College-Garden Grove comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Respiratory Care Therapy. This school awarded 59 basic certificates in Respiratory Care Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Respiratory Care Therapy. This school awarded 55 basic certificates 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.
San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for Respiratory Care Therapy majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 52 basic certificates in Respiratory Care Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their basic certificate in Respiratory Care Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Respiratory Care Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Concorde Career College-North Hollywood is a popular choice for Respiratory Care Therapy majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their basic certificate 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.
YTI Career Institute-Altoona comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Respiratory Care Therapy. This school awarded 50 basic certificates 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.
Valencia College is a popular choice for Respiratory Care Therapy majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their basic certificate 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-San Marcos is a popular choice for Respiratory Care Therapy majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their basic certificate in Respiratory Care Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates.
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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