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Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in Iowa

52 students earned Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Respiratory Care Therapy is the 24th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 52

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 71.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 13.5%
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Jobs for Respiratory Care Therapy Grads in Iowa

3,870 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 Iowa

A typical salary for a respiratory care therapy/therapist grad in the state is $53,870, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Iowa that offer respiratory care therapy/therapist degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,042 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $33,802 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,532.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,557. 100% of the teachers are full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,162 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Graduates earn an average $32,790 after graduation.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,260 Total Students

A typical student attending Southeastern Community College will pay a net price of $7,005. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,906.

#6

St Luke's College

Sioux City
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
211 Total Students

54% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,930. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,093 after earning their degree at this institution.

Respiratory Care Therapy Careers in IA

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

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $131,150
Respiratory Therapists 24% $52,560

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Radiologic Technology 153
Physician Assistant 153
Athletic Training 79
Surgical Technology 53
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 33
Emergency Medical Technology 31
Nuclear Medical Technology 8
Medical Radiologic Technology 4

View all majors related to Respiratory Care Therapy

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