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Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in West Virginia

In 2020-2021, 53 students earned their Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist degrees in WV.

In this state, Respiratory Care Therapy is the 21st most popular major out of a total 74 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Respiratory Care Therapy Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 38
Bachelor’s Degree 15

Gender Distribution

In West Virginia, 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 9.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 75.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Respiratory Care Therapy Grads in West Virginia

1,080 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 West Virginia

A typical salary for a respiratory care therapy/therapist grad in the state is $51,700, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in West Virginia that offer respiratory care therapy/therapist degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Marshall University

Huntington
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,780 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The 7.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,474 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,905 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

#2

Carver Career Center

Charleston
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
178 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,012 a year. A typical student attending Carver Career Center will pay a net price of $5,509. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,662 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,851. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,638 a year.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,292 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,608. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Respiratory Care Therapy Careers in WV

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

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $50,500
Respiratory Therapists 22% $49,150

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Physician Assistant 81
Medical Radiologic Technology 59
Radiologic Technology 52
Surgical Technology 38
Athletic Training 37
Emergency Medical Technology 24
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 12

View all majors related to Respiratory Care Therapy

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