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Respiratory Care Therapy in Georgia

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Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in Georgia

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

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 98
Bachelor’s Degree 96

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: 9.3%
  • Black or African American: 40.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 36.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 2.6%
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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
55% Graduation Rate
36,973 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $35,468 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 75%.

#2

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,004 Total Students

In their early career, GTC grads earn an average salary of $34,693. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,953. 22% of the teachers are full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,996 Total Students

The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $29,567 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
7,843 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.87 years. The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
27,076 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,851. Graduates earn an average $42,367 after graduation. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,326 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,289 after earning their degree at this institution.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
6,297 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.80 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,904. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,705 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,041. 92% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,705 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,683 a year.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
4,525 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,932 after graduation. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 5.02 years to complete their degree at DSC.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,927 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 92% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 46%.

#10

Augusta University

Augusta
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
8,961 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.81 years. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

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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