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Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in Florida

448 students earned Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

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 369
Bachelor’s Degree 72
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 7
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 7

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: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 25.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.4%
  • White: 35.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 11.6%
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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
45,949 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,354. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
46,523 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,870. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.00%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,405 after earning their degree at this institution.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,344 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,497 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. A typical student attending FSCJ will pay a net price of $3,129.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
434 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,384 after earning their degree at this institution.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,141 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,407 after earning their degree at this institution.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,245 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,809. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,532 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,949. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#8

Santa Fe College

Gainesville
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,607 Total Students

In their early career, Santa Fe College grads earn an average salary of $31,108. 38% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Santa Fe College will pay a net price of $11,126.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,298 Total Students

A typical student attending Seminole State will pay a net price of $8,427. Graduates earn an average $32,158 after graduation. The 9.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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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