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2025 Best Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degree Schools in South Carolina

6 Colleges in South Carolina
80 Associate Degrees
Ranked #31 in popularity, respiratory care therapy is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 80 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 South Carolina 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

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.

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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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 South Carolina.

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

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in respiratory care therapy.

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

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
15 Annual Graduates

Greenville Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. GTC is a large public college located in the city of Greenville.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Greenville Technical College

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
18 Annual Graduates

Trident Technical College is a great option for students pursuing an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. Located in the city of Charleston, Trident Technical College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Trident Technical College

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
11 Annual Graduates

Piedmont Technical College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. Located in the town of Greenwood, Piedmont Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Piedmont Technical College

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
11 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Spartanburg Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. Spartanburg Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the medium-sized suburb of Spartanburg.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Spartanburg Community College

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
12 Annual Graduates

Horry-Georgetown Technical College is a medium-sized public college located in the small city of Conway.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Horry-Georgetown Technical College

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Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8 Annual Graduates

Located in the suburb of West Columbia, MTC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Midlands Technical 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
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

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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.

Majors Similar to Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Related Major Annual Graduates
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy 159
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 56
Surgical Technology 48
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 37
Radiologic Technology 27
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician 10
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 8

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