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Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant in Washington

Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant Schools in Washington

In 2021-2022, 55 students earned their Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant degrees in WA.

As a degree choice, Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant is the 94th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant Majors in Washington

Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 29
Associate Degree 26

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a respiratory therapy technician/assistant major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of respiratory therapy technician/assistant majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 21.8%
  • Black or African American: 14.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 47.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant Grads in Washington

60 people in the state and 9,090 in the nation are employed in jobs related to respiratory therapy technician/assistant.

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Wages for Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant Jobs in Washington

Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant grads earn an average of $58,190 in the state and $51,380 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Washington that offer respiratory therapy technician/assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,359 Total Students

43% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $7,291. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,890 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Highline College

Des Moines
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,951 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 38% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 97% of the teachers are full time.

Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant Careers in WA

Some of the careers respiratory therapy technician/assistant majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -17% $55,910

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to respiratory therapy technician/assistant.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Medical/Clinical Assistant 1,856
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) 319
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 206
Physical Therapy Technician 178
Occupational Therapist Assistant 80
Medical Laboratory Assistant 33
Anesthesiologist Assistant 7

View all majors related to Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant

View Nationwide Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant Report

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