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Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in Illinois

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Schools in Illinois

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

A Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist major is the 40th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 127
Bachelor’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.9%
  • Black or African American: 12.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.0%
  • White: 54.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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Jobs for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Grads in Illinois

14,870 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 Illinois

In this state, respiratory care therapy/therapist grads earn an average of $60,500. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 11 colleges in Illinois that offer respiratory care therapy/therapist degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,551 Total Students

37% of the teachers are full time. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,742 a year.

#2

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,849 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time. 59% of students get financical aid.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,385 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,494 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. Of all the students who attend this school, 50% get financial aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,231 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 37% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,620 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Kaskaskia College

Centralia
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,282 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,064. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,561 a year.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,578 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 54% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,150 a year.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,213 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. Of all the students who attend this school, 51% get financial aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,840 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,245. 48% of the teachers are full time. 81% of students get financical aid.

#8

Parkland College

Champaign
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,394 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,367 a year. The 4.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
5% Graduation Rate
737 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. The full-time teacher rate is 13%. An average student at St. Augustine College will pay a net price of $15,337.

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -59% $56,360

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Emergency Medical Technology 755
Radiologic Technology 481
Surgical Technology 300
Medical Radiologic Technology 186
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 132
Athletic Training 130
Cardiovascular Technology 48
MRI Technician 32

View all majors related to Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

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