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Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in Iowa

54 students earned Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist degrees in Iowa in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Respiratory Care Therapy is the 40th most popular major in the state out of a total 107 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 54

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 20.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 53.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Respiratory Care Therapy Grads in Iowa

3,870 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 Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a respiratory care therapy/therapist grad in the state is $53,870, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Iowa that offer respiratory care therapy/therapist degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,085 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,000.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,536 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. 100% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,819 after earning their degree at this institution.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,013 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. A typical student attending NICC will pay a net price of $8,743. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,321 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,419 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,604 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Kirkwood Community College grads earn an average salary of $34,078. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid.

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St Luke's College

Sioux City
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
202 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,797 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it.

Respiratory Care Therapy Careers in IA

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

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Emergency Medical Technology 420
Radiologic Technology 164
Surgical Technology 80
Athletic Training 58
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 33
Medical Radiologic Technology 14
Nuclear Medical Technology 8
MRI Technician 5

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