2027 Best Value Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Schools in Michigan
[Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist](/majors/health-care-professions/allied-health-professions/respiratory-care-therapy-therapist/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong respiratory care therapy/therapist education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 13 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for respiratory care therapy/therapist students.
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2027 Best Value Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Schools in Michigan
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the respiratory care therapy/therapist degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Schools
Macomb Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value respiratory care therapy/therapist schools in Michigan. Set in the city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,660, with out-of-state students paying around $8,370. Typical student debt for respiratory care therapy/therapist graduates is $8,350. Early-career respiratory care therapy/therapist graduates make about $57,326. That is a strong return on a $8,350 median debt.
Henry Ford Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value respiratory care therapy/therapist schools. Set in the city of Dearborn, Henry Ford Community College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,568, while out-of-state students pay about $7,816. Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist graduates carry a median of $20,828 in student loans. Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist graduates of Henry Ford Community College earn a median of $58,792 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,828 median debt.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,144, while out-of-state students pay about $9,094. Students borrow a median of $20,985 to complete the respiratory care therapy/therapist program here. Soon after graduation, respiratory care therapy/therapist degree recipients from Kalamazoo Valley Community College generally make around $54,134. Set against $20,985 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in respiratory care therapy/therapist will find it at Delta College, which ranked #4. Delta College is a large public school located in the rural area of University Center. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,820, while out-of-state students pay about $7,880. Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist graduates carry a median of $14,601 in student loans. Soon after graduation, respiratory care therapy/therapist degree recipients from Delta College generally make around $52,791. Set against $14,601 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Monroe County Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Monroe, Monroe County Community College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,759 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,267. Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist graduates carry a median of $13,881 in student loans. Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist graduates of Monroe County Community College earn a median of $63,378 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
St Clair County Community College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value respiratory care therapy/therapist schools. Set in the suburb of Port Huron, St Clair County Community College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,212, compared with $12,150 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,379 to complete the respiratory care therapy/therapist program here. Soon after graduation, respiratory care therapy/therapist degree recipients from St Clair County Community College generally make around $45,735. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Mott Community College earned the #7 position for value in respiratory care therapy/therapist this year. Mott Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Flint. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,845, compared with $11,460 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for respiratory care therapy/therapist graduates is $30,284. Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist graduates of Mott Community College earn a median of $53,532 early in their careers. Set against $30,284 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Oakland Community College earned the #8 position for value in respiratory care therapy/therapist this year. Located in the suburb of Auburn Hills, Oakland Community College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,120, compared with $5,560 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for respiratory care therapy/therapist graduates is $16,339. Soon after graduation, respiratory care therapy/therapist degree recipients from Oakland Community College generally make around $46,485. That is a strong return on a $16,339 median debt.
University Of Michigan Flint earned the #9 position for value in respiratory care therapy/therapist this year. University Of Michigan Flint is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Flint. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,236, while out-of-state students pay about $27,790. Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist graduates carry a median of $31,016 in student loans. Early-career respiratory care therapy/therapist graduates make about $64,434. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Michigan Flint admits about 70% of applicants.
Jackson Community College placed #10 among the best values for respiratory care therapy/therapist. Located in the rural area of Jackson, Jackson Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,350, while out-of-state students pay about $10,200. Students borrow a median of $22,312 to complete the respiratory care therapy/therapist program here. Early-career respiratory care therapy/therapist graduates make about $48,583. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Ferris State University landed the #11 spot for respiratory care therapy/therapist value this year. Ferris State University is a large public school located in the town of Big Rapids. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,778. Students borrow a median of $26,485 to complete the respiratory care therapy/therapist program here. Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist graduates of Ferris State University earn a median of $54,608 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,485 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.
Grand Valley State University earned the #12 position for value in respiratory care therapy/therapist this year. Grand Valley State University is a very large public school located in the town of Allendale. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,502, while out-of-state students pay about $21,894. Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist graduates of Grand Valley State University earn a median of $85,201 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
Siena Heights University placed #13 among the best values for respiratory care therapy/therapist. Set in the town of Adrian, Siena Heights University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $30,778 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the respiratory care therapy/therapist program here. Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist graduates of Siena Heights University earn a median of $76,696 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 69%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 13 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
