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Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in Illinois

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Schools in Illinois

156 students earned Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

A Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist major is the 173rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Majors in Illinois

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 144
Master’s Degree 12

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a respiratory care therapy/therapist major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of respiratory care therapy/therapist majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.2%
  • Black or African American: 13.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.0%
  • White: 44.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Grads in Illinois

There are 14,870 people in the state and 338,170 people in the nation working in respiratory care therapy/therapist jobs.

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Wages for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Jobs in Illinois

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist grads earn an average of $60,500 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in Illinois that offer respiratory care therapy/therapist degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,273 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,329. 40% of the teachers are full time.

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College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,010 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $4,516.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,813 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,647. 100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,762 Total Students

38% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,591. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,245 Total Students

73% of students get financical aid. 34% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,262.

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Kaskaskia College

Centralia
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,785 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,877. 99% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 7.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,026 Total Students

61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 32% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

34% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 55% of students receive it.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,977 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $5,049.

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#8

Parkland College

Champaign
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,758 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid.

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Rush University

Chicago
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,816 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
100% Graduation Rate
901 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $10,188. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

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Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Careers in IL

Some of the careers respiratory care therapy/therapist majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 14% $85,020

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to respiratory care therapy/therapist.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Radiologic Technology 476
Physician Assistant 314
Medical Radiologic Technology 203
Surgical Technology 191
Emergency Medical Technology 112
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 101
Athletic Training 75
Cardiovascular Technology 44

View all majors related to Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

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