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Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in Georgia

190 students earned Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist degrees in Georgia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Respiratory Care Therapy is the 17th most popular major in the state out of a total 110 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 110
Bachelor’s Degree 80

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.5%
  • Black or African American: 39.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • White: 35.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Respiratory Care Therapy Grads in Georgia

9,610 people in the state and 338,170 in the nation are employed in jobs related to respiratory care therapy/therapist.

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Wages for Respiratory Care Therapy Jobs in Georgia

In this state, respiratory care therapy/therapist grads earn an average of $57,520. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 12 colleges in Georgia that offer respiratory care therapy/therapist degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

A typical student attending Georgia State will pay a net price of $17,242. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate.

#2

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,576 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,696.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,232 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,233 a year. The 8.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
8,404 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.87 years. A typical student attending Middle Georgia State University will pay a net price of $10,354. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at GaSou. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,820 after earning their degree at this institution.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,608 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,010 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
6,509 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $29,345 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,520.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,863 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $9,345. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,020 a year.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,835 Total Students

In their early career, OFTC grads earn an average salary of $24,466. This public school has an average net price of $2,095. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
4,794 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,340. The student loan default rate of 8.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,999 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,777 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

#10

Augusta University

Augusta
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. In their early career, Augusta University grads earn an average salary of $35,634.

Respiratory Care Therapy Careers in GA

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

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Respiratory Therapists 31% $57,140
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -56% $52,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Radiologic Technology 312
Physician Assistant 233
Medical Radiologic Technology 146
Surgical Technology 128
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 95
Emergency Medical Technology 75
Athletic Training 57
Cardiovascular Technology 40

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