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Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in California

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Schools in California

1,163 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In this state, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist is the 21st most popular major out of a total 174 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 959
Bachelor’s Degree 122
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 69
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 69
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 17.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 41.0%
  • White: 22.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 13.2%
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Jobs for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Grads in California

29,330 people in the state and 338,170 in the nation are employed in jobs related to respiratory care therapy/therapist.

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Wages for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Jobs in California

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist grads earn an average of $79,640 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer respiratory care therapy/therapist degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

130 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,240 Total Students

36% of the teachers are full time. An average student at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia will pay a net price of $25,530. Graduates earn an average $31,987 after graduation.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
734 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,872. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,602 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Victor Valley College

Victorville
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,967 Total Students

The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,844 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,374 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $28,978. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,874 a year. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Butte College

Oroville
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,470 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Graduates earn an average $31,815 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
670 Total Students

In their early career, Platt College - Los Angeles grads earn an average salary of $36,249. The full-time teacher rate is 17%. 90% of students get financical aid.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,018 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,005 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,622. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
714 Total Students

An average student at Concorde Career College - North Hollywood will pay a net price of $20,154. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,010 a year.

#9

El Camino College

Torrance
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,675 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,022.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,526 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 36 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.40%. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Careers in CA

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

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Emergency Medical Technology 3,449
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 1,140
Radiologic Technology 840
Cardiovascular Technology 399
Surgical Technology 367
MRI Technician 238
Medical Radiologic Technology 129
Athletic Training 92

View all majors related to Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

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