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Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in South Carolina

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Schools in South Carolina

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

In this state, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist is the 28th most popular major out of a total 112 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 100

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.0%
  • Black or African American: 21.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 56.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Grads in South Carolina

4,890 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 South Carolina

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist grads earn an average of $55,990 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in South Carolina that offer respiratory care therapy/therapist degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,491 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,247 a year. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,702 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,030. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,286 Total Students

A typical student attending Trident Technical College will pay a net price of $1,057. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. In their early career, Trident Technical College grads earn an average salary of $30,514.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,416 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.80%. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,097 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,756 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $32,376 after graduation.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,861 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,702. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average.

#8

Columbia College

Columbia
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,389 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. 98% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,389 a year.

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Careers in SC

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

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -56% $50,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Emergency Medical Technology 226
Medical Radiologic Technology 191
Surgical Technology 139
Cardiovascular Technology 31
Athletic Training 26
MRI Technician 20
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 17
Radiation Protection Technician 11

View all majors related to Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

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