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Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in Florida

369 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

As a degree choice, Respiratory Care Therapy is the 22nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 311
Bachelor’s Degree 58

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 27.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.4%
  • White: 33.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 11.4%
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Jobs for Respiratory Care Therapy Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 17,920 people employed in jobs related to a respiratory care therapy/therapist degree, compared to 338,170 nationwide.

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Wages for Respiratory Care Therapy Jobs in Florida

In this state, respiratory care therapy/therapist grads earn an average of $57,960. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer respiratory care therapy/therapist degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Valencia College

Orlando
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
43,599 Total Students

In their early career, Valencia College grads earn an average salary of $31,253. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,742. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
44,002 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. In their early career, MDC grads earn an average salary of $31,686.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,717 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. 87% of students get financical aid. 38% of the teachers are full time.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
349 Total Students

In their early career, Concorde Career Institute - Miramar grads earn an average salary of $30,569. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,756 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. 87% of students get financical aid.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,935 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,374 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. A typical student attending Tallahassee Community College will pay a net price of $4,136.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,198 Total Students

78% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,884 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,871.

#8

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
20,898 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,167 a year.

#8

Santa Fe College

Gainesville
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,830 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 40% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $10,486.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,315 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $3,902. 33% of the teachers are full time.

Respiratory Care Therapy Careers in FL

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

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 33% $61,080
Respiratory Therapists 29% $57,660
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -55% $51,600

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Physician Assistant 668
Medical Radiologic Technology 503
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 495
Radiologic Technology 485
Emergency Medical Technology 468
Surgical Technology 230
Athletic Training 202
Cardiovascular Technology 102

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