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Respiratory Care Therapy in Mississippi

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Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in Mississippi

In <nil>, 103 students earned their Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist degrees in MS.

In terms of popularity, Respiratory Care Therapy is the 17th most popular major in the state out of a total 82 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 103

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 30.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 64.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Respiratory Care Therapy Grads in Mississippi

There are 3,490 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 Mississippi

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist grads earn an average of $45,730 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,986 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,208 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,319 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,348 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,271.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,284 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,837 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $26,124 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,483.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,802 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,622. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,718 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,293.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,841 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $29,393 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,561 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Graduates earn an average $20,715 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Respiratory Care Therapy Careers in MS

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

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $0
Respiratory Therapists 22% $48,860
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -58% $44,840

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Radiologic Technology 158
Surgical Technology 100
Emergency Medical Technology 56
Athletic Training 32
Physician Assistant 31
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 12
Cardiovascular Technology 7
Nuclear Medical Technology 5

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