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Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in Kansas

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Schools in Kansas

In 2021-2022, 77 students earned their Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist degrees in KS.

A Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist major is the 24th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Majors in Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 58
Bachelor’s Degree 19

Gender Distribution

In Kansas, 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 Kansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.7%
  • White: 58.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Grads in Kansas

In this state, there are 1,590 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/Therapist Jobs in Kansas

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist grads earn an average of $55,080 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Kansas that offer respiratory care therapy/therapist degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,877 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. In their early career, Kansas City Kansas Community College grads earn an average salary of $32,136. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
26,780 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. 86% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, KU grads earn an average salary of $49,482.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,114 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $8,347. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
5,657 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 64% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $14,194.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,643 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,008 after earning their degree at this institution. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
688 Total Students

40% of the teachers are full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,664 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,283. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time.

#8

Newman University

Wichita
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,617 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,453 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,867 a year. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Careers in KS

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

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Emergency Medical Technology 260
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 126
Surgical Technology 125
Medical Radiologic Technology 82
Radiologic Technology 67
Athletic Training 53
Electroneurodiagnostic Technology 10
MRI Technician 5

View all majors related to Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

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