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2025 Best Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina

12 Colleges in North Carolina
148 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.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 12 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 148 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 North Carolina 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:

Quality Overall Is Important

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 various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

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.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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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 North Carolina.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Respiratory Care Therapy in North Carolina

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

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

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Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
12 Annual Graduates

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

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
12 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Forsyth Technical Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Forsyth Tech is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Forsyth Technical Community College

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Sandhills Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. SCC is a small public college located in the rural area of Pinehurst.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Sandhills Community College

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
9 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in respiratory care therapy has to look into Durham Technical Community College. Durham Technical Community College is a small public college located in the city of Durham.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Durham Technical Community College

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
22 Annual Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Fayetteville, FTCC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Fayetteville Technical Community College

6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
9 Annual Graduates

Stanly Technical College is a small public college located in the distant town of Albemarle.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Stanly Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
9 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Hickory, CVCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Catawba Valley Community College

8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
15 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Central Piedmont Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8 Annual Graduates

Located in the rural area of Wentworth, RCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Rockingham Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
9 Annual Graduates

Located in the town of Lumberton, Robeson Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Robeson 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
Mississippi 272 94
Florida 232 369
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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Respiratory Care Therapy is one of 23 different types of Allied Health Professions programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Radiologic Technology 320
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 250
Surgical Technology 184
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 104
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 35
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 34
Polysomnography 26
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist 20
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 16
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology 9

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