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Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in Colorado

In 2020-2021, 93 students earned their Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist degrees in CO.

A Respiratory Care Therapy major is the 23rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 69
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 14
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 14
Bachelor’s Degree 10

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.7%
  • White: 39.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 29.0%
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Jobs for Respiratory Care Therapy Grads in Colorado

There are 8,010 people in the state and 338,170 people in the nation working in respiratory care therapy/therapist jobs.

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Wages for Respiratory Care Therapy Jobs in Colorado

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist grads earn an average of $63,070 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Colorado that offer respiratory care therapy/therapist degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
329 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $19,753. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,551 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. A typical student attending Pueblo Community College will pay a net price of $10,532.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,835 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 29 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 64% of students get financical aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
721 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $18,729. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time.

Respiratory Care Therapy Careers in CO

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

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 36% $116,840
Respiratory Therapists 34% $62,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Radiologic Technology 196
Surgical Technology 138
Physician Assistant 124
Emergency Medical Technology 52
Athletic Training 18
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 15

View all majors related to Respiratory Care Therapy

View Nationwide Respiratory Care Therapy Report

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