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Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in Texas

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

In this state, Respiratory Care Therapy is the 12th most popular major out of a total 139 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 411
Bachelor’s Degree 174
Master’s Degree 34
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.7%
  • Black or African American: 15.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 39.5%
  • White: 27.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Respiratory Care Therapy Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 26,270 people employed in jobs related to a respiratory care therapy/therapist degree, compared to 338,170 nationwide.

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Wages for Respiratory Care Therapy Jobs in Texas

In this state, respiratory care therapy/therapist grads earn an average of $59,930. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

#1

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls
85 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
5,860 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.70%. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,887.

#3

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
70,109 Total Students

In their early career, North Harris Montgomery grads earn an average salary of $32,129. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,110 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Graduates earn an average $33,702 after graduation. 56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,478 Total Students

In their early career, UT Health San Antonio grads earn an average salary of $64,621. 73% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
519 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,960 after earning their degree at this institution. 60% of the teachers are full time. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,458 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, UTMB Galveston grads earn an average salary of $71,775.

#8

St Philip's College

San Antonio
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,696 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,219 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 58%. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
876 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $31,568 after graduation. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,742 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $6,849. 56% of the teachers are full time.

Respiratory Care Therapy Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Respiratory Therapists 35% $58,930
Health Specialties Professors 28% $107,590
Respiratory Therapy Technicians 5% $51,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Radiologic Technology 958
Physician Assistant 525
Surgical Technology 473
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 428
Emergency Medical Technology 341
Athletic Training 238
Medical Radiologic Technology 123
Nuclear Medical Technology 48

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