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2025 Best Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

22 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
460 Associate Degrees
If you pursue a associate degree in respiratory care therapy, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #31 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 22 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 460 associate degrees in respiratory care therapy to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Respiratory Care Therapy School for Your Associate Degree

Best Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region Your choice of respiratory care therapy for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality respiratory care therapy/therapist program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for respiratory care therapy students working on their associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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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 the Middle Atlantic Region list to help you make the college decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Respiratory Care Therapy in the Middle Atlantic Region

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for respiratory care therapy students seeking a an associate degree.

10 Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools for an Associate in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
18 Annual Graduates

SUNY Westchester Community College is a great choice for students pursuing an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. SUNY Westchester Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Valhalla.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from SUNY Westchester Community College

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences if you want to pursue an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. PA College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the rural area of Lancaster.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
22 Annual Graduates

Bergen Community College is a great option for students interested in an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. Bergen Community College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Paramus.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Bergen Community College

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
23 Annual Graduates

Hudson Valley Community College is a wonderful option for individuals interested in an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. Located in the city of Troy, HVCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Hudson Valley Community College

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
18 Annual Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Baltimore, CCBC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Community College of Baltimore County

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Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
19 Annual Graduates

Nassau Community College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Garden City.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Nassau Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
19 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, CCAC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Community College of Allegheny County

8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
34 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of New York, BMCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Borough of Manhattan Community College

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
18 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Community College of Philadelphia is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Community College of Philadelphia

10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Harrisburg, HACC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Harrisburg Area Community College

Best Respiratory Care Therapy Colleges by State

Explore the best respiratory care therapy colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 429 140
Pennsylvania 379 136
New Jersey 249 90
Maryland 221 76

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Respiratory Care Therapy is one of 23 different types of Allied Health Professions programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy 660
Radiologic Technology 469
Surgical Technology 468
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 396
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 268
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 222
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 30
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 21
Polysomnography 16
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist 8

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