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Respiratory Care Therapy in New Jersey

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Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in New Jersey

90 students earned Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Respiratory Care Therapy is the 23rd most popular major in the state out of a total 103 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 90

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.0%
  • Black or African American: 16.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.0%
  • White: 40.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Respiratory Care Therapy Grads in New Jersey

7,570 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 New Jersey

In this state, respiratory care therapy/therapist grads earn an average of $73,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,409 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The 9.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,687 after earning their degree at this institution.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,697 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,856 a year. The student loan default rate of 7.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,438 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,421 after earning their degree at this institution.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,298 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 17% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,605 after earning their degree at this institution.

Respiratory Care Therapy Careers in NJ

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

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Respiratory Therapists 23% $73,080
Health Specialties Professors 21% $92,890

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Cardiovascular Technology 165
Medical Radiologic Technology 143
Radiologic Technology 86
Physician Assistant 81
Surgical Technology 80
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 64
Athletic Training 62
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 60

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