Respiratory Therapy Degrees
Respiratory therapists (RTs) evaluate, monitor, and treat patients with breathing or cardiovascular problems. Their activities include administration of oxygen, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, management of ventilators, and measurement of lung function. They work in intensive care units, pediatric and neonatal units, emergency rooms, operating rooms, delivery rooms, and acute care areas. The job outlook for respiratory therapists is favorable, especially since with the aging of the population the incidence of cardiopulmonary disease will rise. It is estimated that employment of respiratory therapists will grow 19 percent between 2006 and 2016. Median annual earnings are about $50,000.- All
- Associate
- Bachelor's
- Certification
Accredited Schools Offering Respiratory Therapy Degrees
| School | School Type | Annual Tuition | Recommend Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaplan Career Institute | For-Profit | $15,745 | Add Review |
| Concorde Career Colleges | For-Profit | $14,360 | Add Review |
| Keiser University | For-Profit | $14,176 | Add Review |
| Virginia College | For-Profit | $17,259 | 50% (2 reviews) |
| California College San Diego | For-Profit | $39,993 | Add Review |
| Kaplan College | For-Profit | $13,888 | Add Review |
| Sanford-Brown Institute | For-Profit | $13,513 | Add Review |
| Stevens-Henager | For-Profit | $14,867 | Add Review |
| Carrington College California | For-Profit | $40,956 | Add Review |
| Sanford-Brown College | For-Profit | $12,049 | Add Review |
| Carrington College | For-Profit | $40,956 | Add Review |
| Platt College | For-Profit | $31,000 | Add Review |
| New England Institute of Technology | For-Profit | $18,960 | Add Review |
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