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2025 Best Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degree Schools in New York

7 Colleges in New York
134 Associate Degrees
Ranked #31 in popularity, respiratory care therapy is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 7 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 134 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 New York 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

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.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete 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.

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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 New York list to help you make the college decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Respiratory Care Therapy in New York

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in respiratory care therapy.

Top New York Schools for an Associate in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
18 Annual Graduates

SUNY Westchester Community 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 Valhalla, SUNY Westchester Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from SUNY Westchester Community College

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
23 Annual Graduates

Hudson Valley Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. HVCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Troy.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Hudson Valley Community College

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

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in respiratory care therapy has to take a look at Nassau Community College. Located in the large suburb of Garden City, Nassau Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Nassau Community College

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
34 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Borough of Manhattan Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. BMCC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of New York.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Borough of Manhattan Community College

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
13 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Utica, MVCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Mohawk Valley Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
16 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Buffalo, Erie Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Erie Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10 Annual Graduates

SUNY Sullivan is a small public college located in the rural area of Loch Sheldrake.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Sullivan County Community College

Best Respiratory Care Therapy Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

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

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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.

Majors Similar to Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Related Major Annual Graduates
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy 327
Surgical Technology 205
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 126
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 79
Radiologic Technology 76
Polysomnography 16
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 14

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