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Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in Kansas

In 2020-2021, 118 students earned their Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist degrees in KS.

In terms of popularity, Respiratory Care Therapy is the 10th most popular major in the state out of a total 92 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy Majors in Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 96
Bachelor’s Degree 22

Gender Distribution

In Kansas, 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 Kansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.9%
  • White: 65.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.9%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Respiratory Care Therapy Grads in Kansas

There are 1,590 people in the state and 338,170 people in the nation working in respiratory care therapy/therapist jobs.

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Wages for Respiratory Care Therapy Jobs in Kansas

In this state, respiratory care therapy/therapist grads earn an average of $55,080. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 9 colleges in Kansas that offer respiratory care therapy/therapist degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,148 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
26,744 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $46,973 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,907 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,653 after earning their degree at this institution. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
5,880 Total Students

The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at Washburn University.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,891 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. 42% of the teachers are full time. The 9.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
676 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.60%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 95% of students get financical aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,580 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,789.

#8

Newman University

Wichita
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,053 Total Students

An average student at Newman University will pay a net price of $17,903. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,657 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Newman University.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,464 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.60%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,515. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,481 a year.

Respiratory Care Therapy Careers in KS

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

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $75,630
Respiratory Therapists 23% $54,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 84
Emergency Medical Technology 77
Radiologic Technology 67
Surgical Technology 66
Athletic Training 62
Physician Assistant 46
Medical Radiologic Technology 46
Electroneurodiagnostic Technology 10

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