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#1 #1 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Boise State University Boise, ID At Boise State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Boise State University awards 507 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 181 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Est. Net Price * $19,037 Median Starting Salary $57,467
#2 #2 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX Each year, Midwestern State University awards about 197 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 86 SAT Score 910–1,110 Est. Net Price * $11,798 Median Starting Salary $58,351
#3 #3 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC Every year, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte grants around 589 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Finance, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score 1,100–1,300 Est. Net Price * $13,768 Median Starting Salary $56,795
#4 #4 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 418 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 51 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Est. Net Price * $21,511 Median Starting Salary $58,205
#5 #5 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Carlow University grants about 129 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 850–1,100 Est. Net Price * $20,561 Median Starting Salary $58,804
#6 #6 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Baton Rouge, LA Every year, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University grants around 109 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,040–1,180 Est. Net Price * $15,239 Median Starting Salary $56,938
#7 #7 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Each year, Texas State University awards around 518 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 51 SAT Score 990–1,200 Est. Net Price * $15,307 Median Starting Salary $58,143
#8 #8 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Every year, St Catherine University awards around 167 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Public Health, General, Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Est. Net Price * $22,357 Median Starting Salary $57,978
#9 #9 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN Annually, the University of Southern Indiana grants about 110 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,066 Median Starting Salary $60,404
#10 #10 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Salisbury University Salisbury, MD Every year, Salisbury University grants around 156 degrees to those studying Speech Communication and Rhetoric, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,190–1,310 Est. Net Price * $17,931 Median Starting Salary $63,688
#11 #11 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Mary Bismarck, ND At the University of Mary, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Est. Net Price * $19,225 Median Starting Salary $64,096
#12 #12 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR Each year, Oregon Institute of Technology awards around 103 degrees to students studying Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Est. Net Price * $17,274 Median Starting Salary $55,320
#13 #13 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Georgia State University Atlanta, GA Each year, Georgia State University grants about 448 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Est. Net Price * $16,390 Median Starting Salary $54,856
#14 #14 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Annually, Jacksonville State University grants about 295 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $14,511 Median Starting Salary $57,010
#15 #15 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 794 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,340–1,450 Est. Net Price * $19,575 Median Starting Salary $57,834
#16 #16 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY At Stony Brook University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,320–1,490 Est. Net Price * $18,601 Median Starting Salary $53,851
#17 #17 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Tennessee State University Nashville, TN At Tennessee State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 880–1,040 Est. Net Price * $9,231 Median Starting Salary $56,304
#18 #18 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Weber State University Ogden, UT Annually, Weber State University awards around 441 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Selling Skills and Sales Operations, Computer Science, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,572 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#19 #19 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 269 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Journalism, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Est. Net Price * $18,322 Median Starting Salary $59,524
#20 #20 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA Annually, Middle Georgia State University awards around 156 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 930–1,160 Est. Net Price * $13,326 Median Starting Salary $57,709
#21 #21 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Each year, Youngstown State University grants about 151 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, General Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $11,740 Median Starting Salary $58,182
#22 #22 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Annually, the University of Hartford awards around 45 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Physical Therapy/Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Est. Net Price * $30,553 Median Starting Salary $61,751
#23 #23 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Cardinal Stritch University Milwaukee, WI Annually, Cardinal Stritch University awards around 33 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,010 Est. Net Price * $20,002 Median Starting Salary $57,212
#24 #24 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Kent State University at Ashtabula Ashtabula, OH Every year, Kent State University at Ashtabula awards about 11 degrees to those majoring in Computer Support Specialist, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,502 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#25 #25 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Every year, Nova Southeastern University grants about 453 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Neuroscience....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,060–1,310 Est. Net Price * $32,756 Median Starting Salary $55,728
#26 #26 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Omaha, NE Each year, Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health grants around 200 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,080–1,210 Est. Net Price * $20,650 Median Starting Salary $59,067
#27 #27 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Gannon University Erie, PA Every year, Gannon University awards around 126 degrees to students studying Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,000–1,270 Est. Net Price * $23,942 Median Starting Salary $62,114
#28 #28 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley, PA Annually, Gwynedd Mercy University grants about 287 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,050–1,180 Est. Net Price * $26,733 Median Starting Salary $58,887
#29 #29 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Siena Heights University Adrian, MI At Siena Heights University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 890–1,110 Est. Net Price * $17,740 Median Starting Salary $58,326
#30 #30 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Long Island University Brookville, NY Annually, Long Island University awards about 466 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Est. Net Price * $22,620 Median Starting Salary $55,500
#31 #31 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH At the University of Akron Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Akron Main Campus grants 191 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 970–1,210 Est. Net Price * $15,292 Median Starting Salary $57,539
#32 #32 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Est. Net Price * $29,692 Median Starting Salary $56,626
#33 #33 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY Each year, Northern Kentucky University awards around 384 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Est. Net Price * $8,151 Median Starting Salary $58,459
#34 #34 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Bellarmine University Louisville, KY At Bellarmine University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,300 Est. Net Price * $24,432 Median Starting Salary $61,560
#35 #35 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL At Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 21% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,040–1,170 Est. Net Price * $15,491 Median Starting Salary $56,009
#36 #36 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Toledo Toledo, OH Each year, the University of Toledo grants around 277 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Computer Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Est. Net Price * $17,927 Median Starting Salary $57,731
#37 #37 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. York College of Pennsylvania York, PA Each year, York College of Pennsylvania grants about 145 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $21,036 Median Starting Salary $64,042
#38 #38 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Annually, East Tennessee State University grants about 502 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $16,033 Median Starting Salary $56,399
#39 #39 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA Annually, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus awards about 144 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 940–1,180 Est. Net Price * $17,665 Median Starting Salary $60,806
#40 #40 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Each year, North Dakota State University awards around 204 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,010–1,190 Est. Net Price * $16,461 Median Starting Salary $62,850
#41 #41 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Augusta University Augusta, GA At Augusta University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, Augusta University grants 193 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Est. Net Price * $13,486 Median Starting Salary $56,800
#42 #42 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $20,987 Median Starting Salary $62,671
#43 #43 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 171 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,100–1,260 Est. Net Price * $13,017 Median Starting Salary $62,464
#44 #44 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Marshall University Huntington, WV At Marshall University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Marshall University grants 168 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 930–1,160 Est. Net Price * $9,734 Median Starting Salary $58,505
#45 #45 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis awards around 564 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Est. Net Price * $11,592 Median Starting Salary $58,219
#46 #46 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Radford University Radford, VA Every year, Radford University grants around 229 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 960–1,180 Est. Net Price * $18,282 Median Starting Salary $61,140
#47 #47 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI At the University of Michigan-Flint, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 950–1,220 Est. Net Price * $12,344 Median Starting Salary $56,671
#48 #48 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. South Dakota State University Brookings, SD Each year, South Dakota State University awards about 336 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Animal Sciences, General, and Business/Managerial Economics....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Est. Net Price * $18,233 Median Starting Salary $62,513
#49 #49 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA At Georgia Southern University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 980–1,160 Est. Net Price * $16,957 Median Starting Salary $58,900
#50 #50 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Dalton State College Dalton, GA Annually, Dalton State College grants around 91 degrees to those majoring in Elementary Education and Teaching, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 830–1,070 Est. Net Price * $5,083 Median Starting Salary $57,541
#51 #51 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Annually, Missouri State University-Springfield grants about 247 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Est. Net Price * $17,104 Median Starting Salary $58,601
#52 #52 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT Annually, Southern Connecticut State University awards around 228 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 910–1,100 Est. Net Price * $19,870 Median Starting Salary $60,517
#53 #53 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Each year, Ferris State University grants around 222 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Police Science, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 900–1,130 Est. Net Price * $13,154 Median Starting Salary $58,292
#54 #54 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN At Concordia University-Saint Paul, the three most popular college majors students study are Nursing Practice, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Est. Net Price * $17,989 Median Starting Salary $59,510
#55 #55 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Pennsylvania Western University California, PA Annually, Pennsylvania Western University grants about 273 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 960–1,180 Est. Net Price * $19,579 Median Starting Salary $0
#56 #56 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Marian University Fond Du Lac, WI At Marian University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. In fact, Marian University awards 43 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,110 Est. Net Price * $23,552 Median Starting Salary $61,885
#57 #57 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Baptist Health Sciences University Memphis, TN Each year, Baptist Health Sciences University grants about 114 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,080 Est. Net Price * $15,395 Median Starting Salary $55,186
#58 #58 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus San Juan, PR Annually, Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Cupey Campus grants about 394 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 720–960 Est. Net Price * $7,559 Median Starting Salary $53,428
#59 #59 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Utah Valley University Orem, UT At Utah Valley University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,650 Median Starting Salary $57,772
#60 #60 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN At the University of Indianapolis, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,190 Est. Net Price * $19,903 Median Starting Salary $60,870
#61 #61 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Utah Tech University Saint George, UT At Utah Tech University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $15,488 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#62 #62 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Texas Southern University Houston, TX At Texas Southern University, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, General Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 820–1,010 Est. Net Price * $15,021 Median Starting Salary $56,666
#63 #63 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia, CA At San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia, only three majors are offered: Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and Dental......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 90 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $28,857 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#64 #64 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton Fenton, MO At St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton, only two majors are offered: Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $25,404 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#65 #65 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Pima Medical Institute-Tucson Tucson, AZ At Pima Medical Institute-Tucson, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#66 #66 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV At the College of Southern Nevada, the most popular majors students pursue are Project Management, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, and Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. In fact, the College of Southern Nevada awards 91 degrees per year to Project Management majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,293 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#67 #67 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Skyline College San Bruno, CA At Skyline College, only one major is offered: Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. On average, 13 students receive a degree in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,652 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#68 #68 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA At Modesto Junior College, only one major is offered: Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. Typically, 6 students are awarded a degree in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,093 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#69 #69 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Bowling Green State University-Firelands Huron, OH At Bowling Green State University-Firelands, only three majors are offered: Resort Management, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Engineering Technologies and......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 930–1,110 Est. Net Price * $16,169 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#70 #70 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Valencia College Orlando, FL At Valencia College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Information Technology. In fact, Valencia College grants 490 degrees annually to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,657 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#71 #71 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Upstate Medical University Syracuse, NY Each year, Upstate Medical University grants about 35 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,189
#72 #72 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Galveston, TX At The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,165
#73 #73 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Platt College-Los Angeles Alhambra, CA At Platt College-Los Angeles, only three majors are offered: Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician, Health/Health Care......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $29,947 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#74 #74 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TX At The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (Emt Paramedic), and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,204
#75 #75 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Pueblo Community College Pueblo, CO At Pueblo Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Pueblo Community College awards 8 degrees annually to Dental Hygiene/Hygienist majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,969 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#76 #76 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA At Loma Linda University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,176
#77 #77 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL At Florida National University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $23,629 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#78 #78 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Rush University Chicago, IL Annually, Rush University grants around 18 degrees to students studying Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,268
#79 #79 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL Annually, Palm Beach State College grants around 234 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,320 Median Starting Salary $59,213
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About Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist programs prepare individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to assist in developing respiratory care plans, administer respiratory care procedures, supervise personnel and equipment operation, maintain records, and consult with other health care team members. Includes instruction in the applied basic biomedical sciences; anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the respiratory system; clinical medicine; therapeutic procedures; clinical expressions; data collection and record-keeping; patient communication; equipment operation and maintenance; personnel supervision; and procedures for special population groups.

Idaho grants the most Bachelors degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist of all US states with 181 degrees being granted last year. Students wanting to major in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist can expect about 24% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 76% percent to be women. Most students graduating in this field earn a Associates degree. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist is $55,200.

Popularity of Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Some top careers related to Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, include Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other and Respiratory Therapists, both of which have many employment opportunities. Yet there are careers that pay more, like Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary. the most in-demand position for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist majors is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,520

Female Students

1,150 (75%)

Male Students

370 (24%)

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#1 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

84%

181

1,050–1,220

$19,037

$57,467

#2 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

87%

86

910–1,110

$11,798

$58,351

#3 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

80%

58

1,100–1,300

$13,768

$56,795

#4 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

88%

51

1,180–1,350

$21,511

$58,205

#5 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

87%

16

850–1,100

$20,561

$58,804

#6 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

83%

12

1,040–1,180

$15,239

$56,938

#7 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

89%

51

990–1,200

$15,307

$58,143

#8 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

94%

18

1,050–1,250

$22,357

$57,978

#9 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

95%

34

1,040–1,240

$14,066

$60,404

#10 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

89%

30

1,190–1,310

$17,931

$63,688

#11 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

78%

18

1,090–1,290

$19,225

$64,096

#12 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

92%

23

1,060–1,290

$17,274

$55,320

#13 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

62%

37

1,040–1,270

$16,390

$54,856

#14 Best College for Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.