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Associate Degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy
Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Majors
In 2021-2022, 4,729 associate degrees were awarded to respiratory care therapy/therapist majors. This makes it the 7th most popular associate degree program in the country.
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 | 4,729 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,525 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 113 |
| Basic Certificate | 75 |
Earnings of Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for respiratory care therapy/therapist majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for respiratory care therapy/therapist students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist. About 74.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,199 |
| Women | 3,530 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of respiratory care therapy/therapist associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 351 |
| Black or African American | 645 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,028 |
| White | 2,224 |
| International Students | 32 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 449 |
Most Popular Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 337 colleges that offer an associate degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for respiratory care therapy/therapist students seekingan associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Roughly 86,100 attend the school each year. The respiratory care therapy/therapist program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 132 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for respiratory care therapy/therapist majors who are seeking their associate degree is Concorde Career College - Garden Grove. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 68 people received their associate degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from Concorde Career College - Garden Grove. Of these students, 39% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for respiratory care therapy/therapist majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 65 associate degrees were handed out to respiratory care therapy/therapist majors at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia. Of these students, 74% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American Career College - Anaheim comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 55 associate degrees were handed out to respiratory care therapy/therapist majors at American Career College - Anaheim. Of these students, 47% were women and 94% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pima Medical Institute - Mesa is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 54 people received their associate degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from PMI Mesa. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
Pima Medical Institute - Las Vegas is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 people received their associate degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from PMI Las Vegas. About 64% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for respiratory care therapy/therapist majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pima Medical Institute - Renton. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 associate degrees were handed out to respiratory care therapy/therapist majors at PMI Renton. About 74% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Concorde Career College - North Hollywood is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The respiratory care therapy/therapist program at Concorde Career College - North Hollywood awarded 45 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.
Concorde Career College - Memphis is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The respiratory care therapy/therapist program at Concorde Career College - Memphis awarded 43 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for respiratory care therapy/therapist majors who are seeking their associate degree is Platt College - Los Angeles. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 people received their associate degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from Platt College - Los Angeles. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for respiratory care therapy/therapist majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lone Star College System. Roughly 68,600 attend the school each year. The respiratory care therapy/therapist program at Lone Star College System awarded 40 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 79% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Miami Dade College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Each year, around 44,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The respiratory care therapy/therapist program at Miami Dade College awarded 40 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for respiratory care therapy/therapist majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Jacinto Community College. Each year, around 31,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The respiratory care therapy/therapist program at San Jacinto Community College awarded 39 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 81% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American Career College - Ontario is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 associate degrees were handed out to respiratory care therapy/therapist majors at American Career College - Ontario. Of these students, 64% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for respiratory care therapy/therapist majors who are seeking their associate degree is GateWay Community College. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 associate degrees were handed out to respiratory care therapy/therapist majors at GateWay Community College. About 64% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for respiratory care therapy/therapist majors who are seeking their associate degree is Reynolds Community College. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 people received their associate degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from Reynolds Community College. About 90% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Platt College - Ontario comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The respiratory care therapy/therapist program at Platt College - Ontario awarded 37 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 70% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Concorde Career College - Aurora is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The respiratory care therapy/therapist program at Concorde Career College - Aurora awarded 36 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida State College at Jacksonville is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. The respiratory care therapy/therapist program at Florida State College at Jacksonville awarded 36 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 70% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pima Medical Institute - San Marcos comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 people received their associate degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from PMI San Marcos. About 62% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to respiratory care therapy/therapist that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Radiologic Technology | 7,240 |
| Surgical Technology | 4,586 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 3,877 |
| Cardiopulmonary Technologist | 3,686 |
| Emergency Medical Technology | 3,686 |
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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