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Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in Mississippi

94 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 94

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: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 31.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 57.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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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
5,065 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. In their early career, Pearl River Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,695.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,764 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College will pay a net price of $8,187.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. A typical student attending ICC will pay a net price of $4,086.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,243 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 79%. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $9,883.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $24,665 after graduation.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,181 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Hinds Community College will pay a net price of $4,035.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,003 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,796 a year.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,092 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,449. 93% of students get financical aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,612 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $19,193 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 18 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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