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Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care Therapy

Bachelor’s Degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy

1,525 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 85 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a bachelor's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 41% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 4.6% of respiratory care therapy/therapist graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Majors

In 2021-2022, 1,525 bachelor's degrees were awarded to respiratory care therapy/therapist majors. This makes it the 17th most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for respiratory care therapy/therapist majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist. About 75.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 370
Women 1,155
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The racial-ethnic distribution of respiratory care therapy/therapist bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 146
Black or African American 185
Hispanic or Latino 231
White 770
International Students 70
Other Races/Ethnicities 123
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There are 85 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
160 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for respiratory care therapy/therapist students seekinga bachelor's degree is Boise State University. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,236 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 160 people received their bachelor's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from Boise State. Of these students, 68% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls, Texas
85 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

MSU Texas comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,877 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,246 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 85 bachelor's degrees were handed out to respiratory care therapy/therapist majors at MSU Texas. About 78% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia

Visalia, California
65 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for respiratory care therapy/therapist majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The respiratory care therapy/therapist program at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia awarded 65 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 61% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

51 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pima Medical Institute - Tucson comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The respiratory care therapy/therapist program at Pima Medical Institute - Tucson awarded 51 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
50 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for respiratory care therapy/therapist majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Each year, around 30,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,337 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 bachelor's degrees were handed out to respiratory care therapy/therapist majors at UNC Charlotte. Of these students, 79% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

49 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 bachelor's degrees were handed out to respiratory care therapy/therapist majors at UC. Of these students, 82% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
48 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 bachelor's degrees were handed out to respiratory care therapy/therapist majors at Texas State. About 88% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah
41 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Weber State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Each year, around 29,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 bachelor's degrees were handed out to respiratory care therapy/therapist majors at WSU. About 76% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, Alabama
39 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Jacksonville State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,840 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 bachelor's degrees were handed out to respiratory care therapy/therapist majors at Jacksonville State University. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.

#10

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee
29 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tennessee State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,128 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,524 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from Tennessee State University. Of these students, 71% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
29 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
84% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Each year, around 36,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 bachelor's degrees were handed out to respiratory care therapy/therapist majors at Georgia State. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

#12

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
26 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Liberty University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Roughly 94,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 bachelor's degrees were handed out to respiratory care therapy/therapist majors at Liberty University. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#13

University of Southern Indiana

Evansville, Indiana
25 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern Indiana is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,117 per year. The respiratory care therapy/therapist program at University of Southern Indiana awarded 25 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

#13

Universidad Metropolitana

San Juan, Puerto Rico
25 Yearly Graduations
64% Women

Universidad Metropolitana comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Each year, around 7,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. The respiratory care therapy/therapist program at Universidad Metropolitana awarded 25 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 64% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Siena Heights University

Adrian, Michigan
24 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Siena Heights University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from Siena Heights University. Of these students, 83% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Valencia College

Orlando, Florida
24 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Valencia College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from Valencia College. About 75% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, Oregon
23 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Oregon Institute of Technology is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,002 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,803 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 bachelor's degrees were handed out to respiratory care therapy/therapist majors at OIT. About 70% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Salisbury University

Salisbury, Maryland
23 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Salisbury University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,556 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,842 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from Salisbury. Of these students, 93% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
22 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Kansas comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from KU. About 74% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
22 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Stony Brook University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Each year, around 26,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from SUNY Stony Brook. About 80% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to respiratory care therapy/therapist that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Radiologic Technology 1,620
Athletic Training 1,381
Medical Radiologic Technology 1,153
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 962
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 694

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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