Master’s Degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy
Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 138 people earned their master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist. This earns it the #484 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in respiratory care therapy/therapist at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 5,020 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,475 |
| Master’s Degree | 138 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 113 |
| Basic Certificate | 54 |
Earnings of Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for respiratory care therapy/therapist majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for respiratory care therapy/therapist majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist. About 74.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 35 |
| Women | 103 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of respiratory care therapy/therapist master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 72 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 14 colleges that offer a master’s degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Learn more about the most popular 14 below:
The most popular school in the United States for respiratory care therapy/therapist students seekinga master's degree is The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from UT Health San Antonio. Of these students, 69% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for respiratory care therapy/therapist majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from UNC Charlotte. Of these students, 91% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boise State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,941 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from Boise State. About 84% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from Texas State. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for respiratory care therapy/therapist majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rush University. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,957 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,013 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from Rush University. About 75% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for respiratory care therapy/therapist majors who are seeking their master's degree is Bellarmine University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,785 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from Bellarmine U.
The 6th most popular school in the country for respiratory care therapy/therapist majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from UC. Of these students, 75% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for respiratory care therapy/therapist majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from Ohio State.
The 9th most popular school in the country for respiratory care therapy/therapist majors who are seeking their master's degree is Weber State University. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from WSU.
The 9th most popular school in the country for respiratory care therapy/therapist majors who are seeking their master's degree is Youngstown State University. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,611 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,547 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from Youngstown State University.
Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for respiratory care therapy/therapist majors who are seeking their master's degree is Canisius College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from Canisius.
The 12th most popular school in the country for respiratory care therapy/therapist majors who are seeking their master's degree is Loma Linda University. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from Loma Linda University. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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