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Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in South Carolina

98 students earned Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

A Respiratory Care Therapy major is the 14th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 94
Bachelor’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 31.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.0%
  • White: 61.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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Jobs for Respiratory Care Therapy Grads in South Carolina

There are 4,890 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 South Carolina

A typical salary for a respiratory care therapy/therapist grad in the state is $55,990, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in South Carolina that offer respiratory care therapy/therapist degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,712 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,928 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 46%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#2

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,794 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 40%. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $30,267 after graduation.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,650 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $943. In their early career, Trident Technical College grads earn an average salary of $30,317. 94% of students get financical aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,409 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $3,803. 89% of students get financical aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,108 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,177. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,536 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,339 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 44%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,315 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $1,958. 95% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

#8

Columbia College

Columbia
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
1,218 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Columbia College South Carolina grads earn an average salary of $32,340.

Respiratory Care Therapy Careers in SC

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

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Respiratory Therapists 30% $55,190
Health Specialties Professors 28% $57,530
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -56% $50,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Physician Assistant 175
Medical Radiologic Technology 171
Athletic Training 65
Cardiovascular Technology 59
Emergency Medical Technology 39
Surgical Technology 17
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 10
Radiation Protection Technician 10

View all majors related to Respiratory Care Therapy

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