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Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in Georgia

In 2021-2022, 194 students earned their Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist degrees in GA.

In this state, Respiratory Care Therapy is the 39th most popular major out of a total 158 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 98
Bachelor’s Degree 96

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.3%
  • Black or African American: 40.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 36.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 2.6%
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Jobs for Respiratory Care Therapy Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 9,610 people employed in jobs related to a respiratory care therapy/therapist degree, compared to 338,170 nationwide.

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Wages for Respiratory Care Therapy Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a respiratory care therapy/therapist grad in the state is $57,520, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in Georgia that offer respiratory care therapy/therapist degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
36,973 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,468 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average.

#2

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,004 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,693 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 22%. A typical student attending GTC will pay a net price of $12,953.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,996 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,567 after earning their degree at this institution.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
7,843 Total Students

A typical student attending Middle Georgia State University will pay a net price of $10,295. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
27,076 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,851. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,326 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,038. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
6,297 Total Students

In their early career, Albany State grads earn an average salary of $31,698. The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,705 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,488 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,705 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,407. Graduates earn an average $26,683 after graduation.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,927 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,329. Graduates earn an average $28,422 after graduation.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
4,525 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,240. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,932 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 5.02 years.

#10

Augusta University

Augusta
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
8,961 Total Students

A typical student attending Augusta University will pay a net price of $15,044. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,800 after earning their degree at this institution.

Respiratory Care Therapy Careers in GA

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

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -56% $52,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Emergency Medical Technology 1,055
Radiologic Technology 405
Surgical Technology 335
Medical Radiologic Technology 156
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 128
Cardiovascular Technology 46
Athletic Training 38
MRI Technician 21

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