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2024 Best Respiratory Care Therapy Schools

323 Colleges in the United States
6,845 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in respiratory care therapy, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #121 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 323 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Respiratory Care Therapy Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 6,845 degrees in respiratory care therapy during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Respiratory Care Therapy School

Best Respiratory Care Therapy Schools The respiratory care therapy/therapist program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Respiratory Care Therapy rankings. For our Best Overall Respiratory Care Therapy School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Respiratory Care Therapy Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Bachelor's Degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Master's Degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Respiratory Care Therapy Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Respiratory Care Therapy in the United States

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the respiratory care therapy/therapist degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
26th Most Popular In CA

It's difficult to beat Loma Linda University if you want to pursue a degree in respiratory care therapy. Located in the suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were approximately 13 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at Loma Linda University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from Loma Linda University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In TX
36 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Degrees Awarded

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in respiratory care therapy. UT Health San Antonio is a small public university located in the large city of San Antonio.

There were approximately 36 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at UT Health San Antonio in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

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Rush University
Chicago, IL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In IL

Rush University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in respiratory care therapy. Located in the city of Chicago, Rush University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were approximately 9 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at Rush University in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from Rush University

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In FL
11.1% Growth in Graduates

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in respiratory care therapy. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale. A Best Colleges rank of #176 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a great university overall.

There were approximately 18 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

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El Centro College
Dallas, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
14th Most Popular In TX

El Centro College is a very large public college located in the large city of Dallas. A Best Colleges rank of #362 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means El Centro College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 15 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at El Centro College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from El Centro College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
23rd Most Popular In TX

Located in the large city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #308 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Houston Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 11 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at Houston Community College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from Houston Community College

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In TX

Located in the town of Galveston, UTMB Galveston is a public university with a small student population.

There were about 21 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at UTMB Galveston in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from The University of Texas Medical Branch

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In NY

SUNY Upstate Medical University is a small public university located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse.

There were roughly 12 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Upstate Medical University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from Upstate Medical University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In IN
11.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #274 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means IUPUI is a great university overall.

There were about 9 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at IUPUI in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis

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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In FL

BC is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale. This college ranks 16th out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 17 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at BC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from Broward College

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In OH
33.3% Growth in Graduates

Ohio State is a very large public university located in the city of Columbus. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 27 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from Ohio State University - Main Campus

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Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
13th Most Popular In CA
31 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #136 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Foothill College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 31 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at Foothill College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from Foothill College

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is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the midsize city of Temecula.More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OR

OIT is a small public school located in the remote town of Klamath Falls. This school ranks 10th out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oregon.

There were roughly 23 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at OIT in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from Oregon Institute of Technology

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In TX
39 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Degrees Awarded

San Jacinto College is a very large public college located in the suburb of Pasadena. This college ranks 36th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 39 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at San Jacinto College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from San Jacinto Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In AZ
38 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Phoenix, GateWay Community College is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #301 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GateWay Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 38 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at GateWay Community College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from GateWay Community College

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Valencia College
Orlando, FL
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In FL
46 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public college with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #523 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Valencia College is a great college overall.

There were about 46 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at Valencia College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from Valencia College

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Located in the city of Rancho Cordova, is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In TX
40 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Degrees Awarded

North Harris Montgomery is a very large public college located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands. This college ranks 41st out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 40 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at North Harris Montgomery in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from Lone Star College System

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In FL
60.9% Growth in Graduates

HCC is a large public college located in the city of Tampa. This college ranks 19th out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 23 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at HCC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from Hillsborough Community College

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In NE
7.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Omaha, Nebraska Methodist College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

There were approximately 13 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at Nebraska Methodist College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MI
20.8% Growth in Graduates

Siena Heights University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Adrian. This university ranks 21st out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were about 24 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at Siena Heights University in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from Siena Heights University

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In FL
40 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Miami, MDC is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 23rd out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 40 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at MDC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from Miami Dade College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In FL
36 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Jacksonville, FSCJ is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 17th out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 36 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at FSCJ in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from Florida State College at Jacksonville

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Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC

Pitt Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Winterville. This college ranks 27th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from Pitt Community College

Rest of the Top Best Respiratory Care Therapy Schools

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St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN
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Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX

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LIU Post
Brookville, NY
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Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA
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Jackson College
Jackson, MI

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St Philip's College
San Antonio, TX
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Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA
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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Respiratory Care Therapy Schools award.

Rank College Location
49 Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY
50 Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire, WI
51 Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA
52 Kapiolani Community College Honolulu, HI
53 Saint Paul College Saint Paul, MN
54 Santa Fe College Gainesville, FL
55 Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX
56 Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN
57 Amarillo College Amarillo, TX
58 Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI
59 Community College of Baltimore County Baltimore, MD
60 Florida SouthWestern State College Fort Myers, FL
61 Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OH
62 University of Kansas Lawrence, KS
63 MSU Texas Wichita Falls, TX
64 San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario Ontario, CA

Respiratory Care Therapy by Region

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One of 23 majors within the Allied Health Professions area of study, Respiratory Care Therapy has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 26,641
Physician Assistant 11,351
Radiologic Technology 9,790
Surgical Technology 7,583
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 5,396
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy 4,850
Athletic Training 3,767
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 1,911
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 1,405
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 619

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