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Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in Pennsylvania

183 students earned Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Respiratory Care Therapy is the 39th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 136
Bachelor’s Degree 47

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 12.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 63.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.4%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Respiratory Care Therapy Grads in Pennsylvania

18,480 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 Pennsylvania

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist grads earn an average of $56,970 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer respiratory care therapy/therapist degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,672 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $13,384. The full-time teacher rate is 52%.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,217 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,282 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time.

#3

Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,737 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,146.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,376 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,608. 15% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, HACC grads earn an average salary of $32,598.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,454 Total Students

35% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,423.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
217 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,171. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at IUP.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,989 Total Students

In their early career, Delaware County Community College grads earn an average salary of $34,913. This public school has an average net price of $10,459. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,039 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. In their early career, YCP grads earn an average salary of $45,864. An average student at YCP will pay a net price of $22,233.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,011 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid.

Respiratory Care Therapy Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Respiratory Therapists 25% $56,550
Health Specialties Professors 23% $79,920
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -16% $47,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Physician Assistant 1,216
Radiologic Technology 323
Athletic Training 288
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 199
Surgical Technology 192
Medical Radiologic Technology 179
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 119
Nuclear Medical Technology 29

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