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2025 Best Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degree Schools in Mississippi

7 Colleges in Mississippi
100 Associate Degrees
Respiratory Care Therapy is of the hottest associate degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #31 most popular major in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 7 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 100 associate degrees in respiratory care therapy during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Respiratory Care Therapy School for Your Associate Degree

Best Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degree Schools in Mississippi 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

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 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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The respiratory care therapy/therapist school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degree Schools in Mississippi.

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

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in respiratory care therapy.

Top Mississippi Schools for an Associate in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
12 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Hinds Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. Located in the rural area of Raymond, Hinds Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Hinds Community College

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10 Annual Graduates

Itawamba Community College is a wonderful option for students interested in an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. ICC is a small public college located in the remote area of Fulton.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Itawamba Community College

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
16 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
7 Annual Graduates

Coahoma Community College is a great decision for students pursuing an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. Located in the rural area of Clarksdale, Coahoma Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Coahoma Community College

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
19 Annual Graduates

Located in the remote area of Poplarville, Pearl River Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Pearl River Community College

6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
12 Annual Graduates

NWCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the distant town of Senatobia.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Northwest Mississippi Community College

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10 Annual Graduates

Located in the town of Booneville, Northeast Mississippi Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Northeast Mississippi Community College

Best Respiratory Care Therapy Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
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
Alabama 109 77
South Carolina 105 94

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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 120
Surgical Technology 90
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 62
Athletic Training 24
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy 9
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 8
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 7

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