by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in Alabama to determine which ones were the best for respiratory care therapy students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 79 associate degrees in respiratory care therapy to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
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:
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 college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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.
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 Alabama 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.
Wallace State Community College, Hanceville is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. Located in the rural area of Hanceville, Wallace State, Hanceville is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Wallace State Community College, Hanceville
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in respiratory care therapy has to look into Jefferson State Community College. Located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham, Jeff State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Jefferson State Community College
It's difficult to beat Shelton State Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. Located in the medium-sized city of Tuscaloosa, Shelton State Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Shelton State Community College
Explore all the Best Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 272 | 94 |
| Florida | 232 | 369 |
| North Carolina | 231 | 131 |
| Georgia | 217 | 110 |
| West Virginia | 180 | 38 |
| Tennessee | 170 | 118 |
| Arkansas | 161 | 66 |
| Virginia | 158 | 81 |
| Kentucky | 129 | 97 |
| Louisiana | 124 | 63 |
| South Carolina | 105 | 94 |
Respiratory Care Therapy is one of 23 different types of Allied Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 168 |
| Radiologic Technology | 141 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 84 |
| Surgical Technology | 47 |