by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 10 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 163 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for respiratory care therapy students seeking a an associate degree.
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in respiratory care therapy needs to take a look at Capital Community College. Capital Community College is a very large public college located in the midsize city of Hartford.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Capital Community College
It's difficult to beat Springfield Technical Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, STCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Springfield Technical Community College
It is difficult to beat North Shore Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. North Shore Community College is a small public college located in the suburb of Danvers.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from North Shore Community College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in respiratory care therapy has to look into New England Institute of Technology. New England Tech is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of East Greenwich.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from New England Institute of Technology
Located in the rural area of Claremont, NH Community Technical College - Claremont is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from River Valley Community College
Located in the small city of South Portland, SMCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Southern Maine Community College
NECC is a small public college located in the large suburb of Haverhill.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Northern Essex Community College
Located in the small city of Warwick, CCRI is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Community College of Rhode Island
Located in the suburb of Brockton, Massasoit Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Massasoit Community College
Located in the small city of East Hartford, Goodwin is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Goodwin College
Explore the best respiratory care therapy colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 257 | 62 |
| Connecticut | 156 | 56 |
| New Hampshire | 114 | 7 |
| Rhode Island | 101 | 25 |
| Maine | 94 | 21 |
One of 23 majors within the Allied Health Professions area of study, Respiratory Care Therapy has other similar majors worth exploring.