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Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in Maryland

In 2020-2021, 99 students earned their Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist degrees in MD.

In this state, Respiratory Care Therapy is the 27th most popular major out of a total 106 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 76
Bachelor’s Degree 23

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.1%
  • Black or African American: 27.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 54.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 2.0%
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Jobs for Respiratory Care Therapy Grads in Maryland

1,650 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 Maryland

A typical salary for a respiratory care therapy/therapist grad in the state is $61,220, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,523 Total Students

In their early career, Allegany College of Maryland grads earn an average salary of $29,384. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Allegany College of Maryland will pay a net price of $10,673.

#2

Salisbury University

Salisbury
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,402. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,756 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,879. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 29%.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,573 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,890. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 33% of the teachers are full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,181 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,403. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,357 Total Students

A typical student attending PGCC will pay a net price of $11,199. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 9.70% which is lower than average.

Respiratory Care Therapy Careers in MD

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

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Respiratory Therapists 10% $68,700
Respiratory Therapy Technicians 8% $61,950

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Medical Radiologic Technology 162
Physician Assistant 111
Emergency Medical Technology 84
Surgical Technology 51
Athletic Training 25
Radiologic Technology 13
Cardiovascular Technology 12
Nuclear Medical Technology 4

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