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Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in Virginia

114 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Respiratory Care Therapy major is the 41st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 81
Bachelor’s Degree 31
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 28.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 52.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Respiratory Care Therapy Grads in Virginia

There are 6,930 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 Virginia

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist grads earn an average of $52,830 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,759 Total Students

28% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,188 a year. 71% of students get financical aid.

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

34% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $33,492 after graduation.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
52,873 Total Students

In their early career, Northern Virginia Community College grads earn an average salary of $38,623. This public school has an average net price of $9,452. The student loan default rate of 8.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,253 Total Students

35% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,401. 98% of students get financical aid.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,769 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $7,312.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,370 Total Students

28% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,061 a year.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,505. 68% of the teachers are full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,462 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,317 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 8.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Respiratory Care Therapy Careers in VA

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

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 962
Emergency Medical Technology 358
Radiologic Technology 306
Surgical Technology 85
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 57
Athletic Training 49
Medical Radiologic Technology 19
Cardiovascular Technology 12

View all majors related to Respiratory Care Therapy

View Nationwide Respiratory Care Therapy Report

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