by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 28 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of respiratory care therapy. Combined, these schools handed out 1,081 associate degrees in respiratory care therapy to qualified students.
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The respiratory care therapy/therapist associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for respiratory care therapy students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degree Schools in California list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in respiratory care therapy.
It's difficult to beat San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova if you want to pursue an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. Located in the small city of Rancho Cordova, is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova
Foothill College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. Located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Foothill College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in respiratory care therapy needs to look into Orange Coast College. Located in the midsize city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Orange Coast College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in respiratory care therapy has to take a look at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield. Located in the city of Bakersfield, is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
Grossmont College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of El Cajon.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Grossmont College
is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Temecula.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula
is a small private for-profit college located in the city of Ontario.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario
Located in the large suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Mt. San Antonio College
Located in the midsize city of Visalia, San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
CHC is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Yucaipa.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Crafton Hills College
Explore all the Best Respiratory Care Therapy Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 288 | 47 |
| Oregon | 260 | 40 |
| Nevada | 185 | 50 |
| Hawaii | 79 | 16 |
One of 23 majors within the Allied Health Professions area of study, Respiratory Care Therapy has other similar majors worth exploring.