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2025 Best Respiratory Care Therapy Schools

312 Colleges in the United States
6,569 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in respiratory care therapy, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #121 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 312 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of respiratory care therapy. Combined, these schools handed out 6,569 degrees in respiratory care therapy to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Respiratory Care Therapy School

Best Respiratory Care Therapy Schools The respiratory care therapy/therapist program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Respiratory Care Therapy rankings. For our Best Overall Respiratory Care Therapy School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Respiratory Care Therapy Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Bachelor's Degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Master's Degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Respiratory Care Therapy Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Respiratory Care Therapy in the United States

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the respiratory care therapy/therapist degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
26th Most Popular In CA
13.3% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat Loma Linda University if you want to pursue a degree in respiratory care therapy. Located in the large suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were about 15 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at Loma Linda University in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from Loma Linda University

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LIU Post
Brookville, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In NY
26.7% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat LIU Post if you wish to pursue a degree in respiratory care therapy. LIU Post is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Brookville. A Best Colleges rank of #216 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means LIU Post is a great school overall.

There were approximately 15 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at LIU Post in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In NY
14.3% Growth in Graduates

Upstate Medical University is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in respiratory care therapy. SUNY Upstate Medical University is a small public university located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse.

There were about 14 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Upstate Medical University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In TX
47 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Degrees Awarded

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is a good decision for students interested in a degree in respiratory care therapy. UT Health San Antonio is a small public university located in the city of San Antonio.

There were about 47 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at UT Health San Antonio in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In FL

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Fort Lauderdale. A Best Colleges rank of #123 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a great university overall.

There were approximately 13 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale in the most recent data year.

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Capital Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Hartford. This college ranks 7th out of 18 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from Capital Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NY

Located in the large suburb of Valhalla, SUNY Westchester Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #159 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means SUNY Westchester Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 21 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Westchester Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OR

OIT is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Klamath Falls. This school ranks 8th out of 29 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oregon.

There were roughly 23 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at OIT in the most recent year we have data available.

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El Centro College
Dallas, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
14th Most Popular In TX

El Centro College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Dallas. This college ranks 11th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 12 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at El Centro College in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In AZ

GateWay Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Phoenix. A Best Colleges rank of #139 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means GateWay Community College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 25 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at GateWay Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In OH

Ohio State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Columbus. A Best Colleges rank of #70 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.

There were about 23 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Valencia College
Orlando, FL
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In FL
48 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public college with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #130 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Valencia College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 48 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at Valencia College in the most recent data year.

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IN
101 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #173 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Ivy Tech Community College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 101 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
80 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Degrees Awarded
3.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Rancho Cordova, is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova

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Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
13th Most Popular In CA

Located in the large suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #104 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Foothill College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 30 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at Foothill College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In NY

Located in the large suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #153 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means SUNY Stony Brook is a great university overall.

There were approximately 20 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Stony Brook in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In FL

Located in the city of Tampa, HCC is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 11th out of 70 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 23 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at HCC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from Hillsborough Community College

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In TX

UTMB Galveston is a small public university located in the small city of Galveston.

There were roughly 21 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at UTMB Galveston in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from The University of Texas Medical Branch

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Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In GA

Located in the large suburb of Lawrenceville, GTC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 9th out of 68 colleges for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were approximately 19 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at GTC in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In CA
144 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Degrees Awarded

Located in the medium-sized city of Visalia, San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a private for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #233 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a great college overall.

There were roughly 144 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
23rd Most Popular In TX
31.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 17th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 16 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at Houston Community College in the most recent data year.

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In TX
33 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Degrees Awarded

North Harris Montgomery is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands. This college ranks 21st out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 33 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at North Harris Montgomery in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In UT
68 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Degrees Awarded

WSU is a very large public university located in the small city of Ogden. This university ranks 4th out of 11 colleges for overall quality in the state of Utah.

There were roughly 68 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at WSU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In OH
4.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 19th out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 23 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at Sinclair Community College in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In FL

Located in the large city of Miami, MDC is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 18th out of 70 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 14 respiratory care therapy students who graduated with this degree at MDC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in respiratory care therapy from Miami Dade College

Rest of the Top Best Respiratory Care Therapy Schools

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL
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Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA
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Angelina College
Lufkin, TX
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Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
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College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
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Remaining Award Winners

This list represents the remainder of the schools awarded a Best Respiratory Care Therapy Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 20% of the 312 different United States respiratory care therapy schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario Ontario, CA
52 Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI
53 Delgado Community College New Orleans, LA
54 Rush University Chicago, IL
55 Mt. San Antonio College Walnut, CA
56 Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL
57 Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA
58 Augusta Technical College Augusta, GA
59 Weatherford College Weatherford, TX
60 St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN
61 Quinsigamond Community College Worcester, MA
62 Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TN

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Respiratory Care Therapy Schools award.

Rank College Location
63 Florida SouthWestern State College Fort Myers, FL
64 Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL
65 Alvin Community College Alvin, TX
66 MSU Texas Wichita Falls, TX
67 Pitt Community College Winterville, NC
68 Columbus Technical College Columbus, GA
69 Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM
70 Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Omaha, NE
71 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay, WI
72 Washburn University Topeka, KS
73 Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley, PA
74 Prince George’s Community College Largo, MD
75 Crafton Hills College Yucaipa, CA
76 Coastal Pines Technical College Waycross, GA
77 Amarillo College Amarillo, TX
78 Greenville Technical College Greenville, SC
79 Texas State University San Marcos, TX
80 Southern Crescent Technical College Griffin, GA
81 Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK
82 Fresno City College Fresno, CA
83 Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati, OH
83 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
85 Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem, NC
86 Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA
87 Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX
88 College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV
89 Napa Valley College Napa, CA
90 Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VA
91 Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire, WI
92 Collin County Community College District McKinney, TX
93 Butte College Oroville, CA
94 Western Technical College La Crosse, WI
95 Borough of Manhattan Community College New York, NY
96 St Philip’s College San Antonio, TX
97 Wallace State Community College, Hanceville Hanceville, AL
98 University of Kansas Lawrence, KS
99 Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA
100 Pueblo Community College Pueblo, CO
101 Augusta University Augusta, GA
102 Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, PA
103 Springfield Technical Community College Springfield, MA
104 Jefferson Community and Technical College Louisville, KY

Respiratory Care Therapy by Region

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One of 23 majors within the Allied Health Professions area of study, Respiratory Care Therapy has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
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Physician Assistant 12,000
Radiologic Technology 10,633
Surgical Technology 7,412
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 6,160
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy 4,080
Athletic Training 3,408
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 2,012
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 1,367
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology 773

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