Find Trade Colleges

Study Area & Zipcode

Respiratory Care Therapy in California

Find Schools Near

Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 1,037 students earned their Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist degrees in CA.

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

Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy 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 805
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 118
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 118
Bachelor’s Degree 107
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 7
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 7

Gender Distribution

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

undefined

Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 21.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 39.8%
  • White: 19.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 12.8%
undefined

Jobs for Respiratory Care Therapy 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.

undefined

Wages for Respiratory Care Therapy Jobs in California

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

undefined

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
1,927 Total Students

In their early career, San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia grads earn an average salary of $29,775. 100% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
603 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $22,226. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#3

Victor Valley College

Victorville
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,777 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,477.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,274 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,192 a year. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Butte College

Oroville
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,335 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 90% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
717 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,814 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 18% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,957 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,309 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
613 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,019 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

El Camino College

Torrance
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,418 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 43%. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,435 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,913. The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,993 a year.

Respiratory Care Therapy 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

View Nationwide Respiratory Care Therapy Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Trade Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited trade schools across the U.S.