by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 36 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for respiratory care therapy students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 704 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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 schools for respiratory care therapy students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in respiratory care therapy.
El Centro College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. El Centro College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Dallas.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from El Centro College
It is difficult to beat GateWay Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. GateWay Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of Phoenix.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from GateWay Community College
Houston Community College is a wonderful option for students pursuing an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. Located in the city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Houston Community College
It is difficult to beat Lone Star College System if you wish to pursue an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. North Harris Montgomery is a very large public college located in the city of The Woodlands.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Lone Star College System
South Texas College is a fairly large public college located in the city of McAllen.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from South Texas College
Tarrant County College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Fort Worth.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Tarrant County College District
San Jacinto College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Pasadena.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from San Jacinto Community College
Located in the town of Weatherford, Weatherford College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Weatherford College
Located in the large suburb of Alvin, Alvin is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Alvin Community College
Located in the city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Central New Mexico Community College
Explore the best respiratory care therapy schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 420 | 400 |
| Arizona | 349 | 147 |
| New Mexico | 255 | 52 |
| Oklahoma | 222 | 87 |
One of 23 majors within the Allied Health Professions area of study, Respiratory Care Therapy has other similar majors worth exploring.