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2024 Best Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

9 Colleges in Pennsylvania
136 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 9 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 136 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 Pennsylvania 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good 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 full 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.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Respiratory Care Therapy in Pennsylvania

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

10 Top Pennsylvania Schools for an Associate in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
9 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in respiratory care therapy has to check out Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences. PA College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Lancaster.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
20 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in respiratory care therapy needs to take a look at Community College of Allegheny County. CCAC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Pittsburgh.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Community College of Allegheny County

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
16 Annual Graduates

Harrisburg Area Community College is a wonderful choice for students pursuing an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. HACC is a large public college located in the city of Harrisburg.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Harrisburg Area Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
9 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Delaware County Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. Located in the suburb of Media, Delaware County Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Delaware County Community College

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Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
7 Annual Graduates

Gwynedd - Mercy is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Gwynedd Valley.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Gwynedd Mercy University

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
14 Annual Graduates

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

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
5 Annual Graduates

Mansfield University is a small public university located in the town of Mansfield.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
24 Annual Graduates

Community College of Philadelphia is a large public college located in the city of Philadelphia.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Community College of Philadelphia

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4 Annual Graduates

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

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
7 Annual Graduates

Located in the small suburb of Uniontown, LBI is a private for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Laurel Business Institute

Best Respiratory Care Therapy Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 429 140
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.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Radiologic Technology 307
Surgical Technology 192
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 177
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy 48
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 19
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 15
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist 13
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 10
Athletic Training 2

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