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Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in New Jersey

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Schools in New Jersey

78 students earned Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist degrees in New Jersey in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist is the 34th most popular major in the state out of a total 139 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 78

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 16.7%
  • Black or African American: 10.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.9%
  • White: 39.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 15.4%
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Jobs for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Grads in New Jersey

7,570 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/Therapist Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, respiratory care therapy/therapist grads earn an average of $73,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 4 colleges in New Jersey that offer respiratory care therapy/therapist degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,800 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $36,204 after graduation. 32% of the teachers are full time.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,219 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,650. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,336 a year.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,566 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,167 a year.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,930 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 16% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,499.

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Careers in NJ

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

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Cardiovascular Technology 189
Medical Radiologic Technology 166
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 147
Surgical Technology 134
Radiologic Technology 109
Electrocardiograph Technology 70
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 64
Emergency Medical Technology 45

View all majors related to Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

View Nationwide Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Report

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