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Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in West Virginia

53 students earned Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist degrees in West Virginia in the 2021-2022 year.

In this state, Respiratory Care Therapy is the 25th most popular major out of a total 123 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 41
Bachelor’s Degree 12

Gender Distribution

In West 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.9%
  • White: 84.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Respiratory Care Therapy Grads in West Virginia

1,080 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 West Virginia

A typical salary for a respiratory care therapy/therapist grad in the state is $51,700, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in West Virginia that offer respiratory care therapy/therapist degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Marshall University

Huntington
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
11,023 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 79%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,439 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,441. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Carver Career Center

Charleston
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
155 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,242 after earning their degree at this institution. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,573 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,352. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,274 after earning their degree at this institution.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,127 Total Students

54% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,653 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid.

Respiratory Care Therapy Careers in WV

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

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Surgical Technology 70
Radiologic Technology 70
Medical Radiologic Technology 63
Emergency Medical Technology 44
Athletic Training 23
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 15
MRI Technician 3
Nuclear Medical Technology 1

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