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Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in Nebraska

66 students earned Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist degrees in Nebraska in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Respiratory Care Therapy is the 19th most popular major out of a total 95 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 52
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 9
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 9
Bachelor’s Degree 5

Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, 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 Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.2%
  • White: 72.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for Respiratory Care Therapy Grads in Nebraska

2,790 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 Nebraska

A typical salary for a respiratory care therapy/therapist grad in the state is $55,560, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Nebraska that offer respiratory care therapy/therapist degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,328 Total Students

A typical student attending Southeast Community College will pay a net price of $7,190. Graduates earn an average $34,005 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.50%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,244 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 20%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,170 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.00%.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
1,212 Total Students

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at Nebraska Methodist College. Graduates earn an average $55,182 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,108.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
1,765 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,162 a year. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

Respiratory Care Therapy Careers in NE

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

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Respiratory Therapists 11% $55,080
Health Specialties Professors 6% $81,290
Respiratory Therapy Technicians 0% $50,950

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Physician Assistant 122
Medical Radiologic Technology 77
Radiologic Technology 73
Emergency Medical Technology 58
Surgical Technology 51
Athletic Training 47
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 40
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 38

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