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Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 190 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 110
Bachelor’s Degree 80

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: 9.5%
  • Black or African American: 39.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • White: 35.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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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
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average. In their early career, Georgia State grads earn an average salary of $34,072.

#2

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,576 Total Students

In their early career, GTC grads earn an average salary of $33,763. The full-time teacher rate is 25%. The 8.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,232 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,233 after graduation. 89% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Southern Crescent Technical College will pay a net price of $5,956.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
8,404 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $10,354. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,536 a year.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

A typical student attending GaSou will pay a net price of $15,571. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. 95% of students get financical aid.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,608 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $28,010 after graduation. A typical student attending Georgia Northwestern Technical College will pay a net price of $1,445.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
6,509 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,520. The 8.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,863 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.40%. Graduates earn an average $27,020 after graduation. 87% of students get financical aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,835 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,095. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,466 a year.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
4,794 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,340. The 8.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,999 Total Students

The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. A typical student attending Columbus Technical College will pay a net price of $2,428.

#10

Augusta University

Augusta
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,634 a year. It takes the average student 4.81 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

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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