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Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 173 students earned their Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist degrees in KY.

A Respiratory Care Therapy major is the 19th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 97
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 42
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 42
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 42
Bachelor’s Degree 27
Master’s Degree 7

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 11.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
  • White: 72.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.8%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Respiratory Care Therapy Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 4,660 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 Kentucky

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist grads earn an average of $49,890 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Kentucky that offer respiratory care therapy/therapist degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Bellarmine University

Louisville
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,992.

#1

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.20% which is lower than average. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending NKU will pay a net price of $9,183.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,196 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $29,083 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 96%.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,505 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Southeast will pay a net price of $3,582. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,180 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Graduates earn an average $27,540 after graduation.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,837 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 97%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,858.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,137 Total Students

In their early career, SKYCTC grads earn an average salary of $26,129. 94% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,617.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,104 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,495 a year. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,426 Total Students

A typical student attending Big Sandy Community and Technical College will pay a net price of $3,842. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 85% of the teachers are full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,446 Total Students

In their early career, Maysville Community and Technical College grads earn an average salary of $25,171. 98% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Maysville Community and Technical College will pay a net price of $4,932.

Respiratory Care Therapy Careers in KY

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

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $59,220
Respiratory Therapists 23% $49,480
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -56% $40,480

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Radiologic Technology 187
Physician Assistant 121
Surgical Technology 116
Medical Radiologic Technology 79
Emergency Medical Technology 74
Athletic Training 58
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 35

View all majors related to Respiratory Care Therapy

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