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Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 94 students earned their Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist degrees in MS.

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 94

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: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 31.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 57.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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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
5,065 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,695 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $3,564.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $25,764 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,243 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,057 a year. 99% of students get financical aid. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. A typical student attending Copiah-Lincoln Community College will pay a net price of $3,833. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,665 a year.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,181 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. In their early career, Hinds Community College grads earn an average salary of $23,615. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,035.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,003 Total Students

In their early career, MCC grads earn an average salary of $23,796. The full-time teacher rate is 59%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,914.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,092 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $6,449. 58% of the teachers are full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,612 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $19,193 after graduation. 99% of students get financical aid.

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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