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Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 66 students earned their Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist degrees in MA.

In terms of popularity, Respiratory Care Therapy is the 43rd most popular major in the state out of a total 136 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 62
Master’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 9.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.6%
  • White: 66.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Respiratory Care Therapy Grads in Massachusetts

6,030 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 Massachusetts

A typical salary for a respiratory care therapy/therapist grad in the state is $73,660, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Massachusetts that offer respiratory care therapy/therapist degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,665 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $34,973 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $8,444.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,327 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.00%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,783 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,558.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,715 Total Students

76% of students get financical aid. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.50%.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,465 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 41% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,003.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,942 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,368. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,632 a year.

Respiratory Care Therapy Careers in MA

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

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $101,400
Respiratory Therapists 24% $72,740

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Physician Assistant 510
Medical Radiologic Technology 166
Radiologic Technology 126
Athletic Training 103
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 75
Surgical Technology 28
Emergency Medical Technology 17
Nuclear Medical Technology 15

View all majors related to Respiratory Care Therapy

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