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Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in Pennsylvania

187 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In this state, Respiratory Care Therapy is the 32nd most popular major out of a total 187 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 132
Bachelor’s Degree 55

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 13.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 66.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.4%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
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Jobs for Respiratory Care Therapy Grads in Pennsylvania

18,480 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 Jobs in Pennsylvania

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist grads earn an average of $56,970 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,647 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $31,322 after graduation.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,977 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 29%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,527 a year. A typical student attending CCAC will pay a net price of $9,220.

#3

Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,521 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,861 after earning their degree at this institution.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,023 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,179 a year. 20% of the teachers are full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,187 Total Students

34% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,298 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,806 a year. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at IUP. 100% of students get financical aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,706 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%. This public school has an average net price of $13,048.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,852 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,615. 100% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $49,538 after graduation.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,816 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. In their early career, PA College grads earn an average salary of $61,417. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time.

Respiratory Care Therapy Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -16% $47,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Radiologic Technology 370
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 230
Surgical Technology 204
Medical Radiologic Technology 186
Emergency Medical Technology 165
Athletic Training 148
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 107
Physician Assistant 57

View all majors related to Respiratory Care Therapy

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