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Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in Mississippi

103 students earned Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist degrees in Mississippi in the 2021-2022 year.

In this state, Respiratory Care Therapy is the 31st most popular major out of a total 103 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 103

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 30.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 64.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Respiratory Care Therapy Grads in Mississippi

There are 3,490 people in the state and 338,170 people in the nation working in respiratory care therapy/therapist jobs.

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Wages for Respiratory Care Therapy Jobs in Mississippi

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist grads earn an average of $45,730 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,208 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $26,319 after graduation. A typical student attending Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College will pay a net price of $9,290. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,986 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,382 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,070.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,348 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,753 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,837 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,124 a year. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,802 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,308 after earning their degree at this institution. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,284 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. The 7.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,959 a year.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,718 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,293. 91% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,114 after earning their degree at this institution.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,841 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,393 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,133.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,561 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $20,715 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. A typical student attending Coahoma Community College will pay a net price of $765.

Respiratory Care Therapy Careers in MS

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

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -58% $44,840

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Radiologic Technology 158
Surgical Technology 137
Emergency Medical Technology 115
Athletic Training 32
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 12
Polysomnography 9
Cardiovascular Technology 7

View all majors related to Respiratory Care Therapy

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