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Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in Kentucky

In 2021-2022, 171 students earned their Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist degrees in KY.

In this state, Respiratory Care Therapy is the 27th most popular major out of a total 101 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 108
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 41
Bachelor’s Degree 20

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 10.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 76.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Respiratory Care Therapy Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 4,660 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 Kentucky

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist grads earn an average of $49,890 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Kentucky that offer respiratory care therapy/therapist degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,811 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $29,985 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,750 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. 99% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
15,979 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,575. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,239 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 99% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,162 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,068. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,492 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,014 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, SCC grads earn an average salary of $25,614.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,368 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $5,092. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#9

Bellarmine University

Louisville
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
3,149 Total Students

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Bellarmine U. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $23,443.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,532 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,197 after earning their degree at this institution.

Respiratory Care Therapy Careers in KY

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

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -56% $40,480

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Emergency Medical Technology 347
Surgical Technology 261
Radiologic Technology 209
Medical Radiologic Technology 79
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 35
Athletic Training 25

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