Master’s Degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy
Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 138 people earned their master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist. This earns it the #78 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in respiratory care therapy/therapist at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 5,020 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,475 |
| Master’s Degree | 138 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 113 |
| Basic Certificate | 54 |
Earnings of Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for respiratory care therapy/therapist students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist. About 74.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 35 |
| Women | 103 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of respiratory care therapy/therapist master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 72 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 14 colleges that offer a master’s degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Learn more about the most popular 14 below:
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for respiratory care therapy/therapist majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from UT Health San Antonio. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from UNC Charlotte. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for respiratory care therapy/therapist majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boise State University. Roughly 24,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,941 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from Boise State. Of these students, 84% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from Texas State. About 80% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rush University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,957 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,013 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from Rush University. Of these students, 75% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bellarmine University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,785 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from Bellarmine U.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from UC. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from Ohio State.
Youngstown State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,611 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,547 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from Youngstown State University.
Weber State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from WSU.
Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. About 70% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Loma Linda University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from Loma Linda University. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Canisius College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in respiratory care therapy/therapist from Canisius.
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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