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2025 Best Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degree Schools in Texas

23 Colleges in Texas
452 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 23 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 452 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 Texas 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 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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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degree Schools in Texas list to help you make the college decision.

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

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

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

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El Centro College
Dallas, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
11 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in respiratory care therapy needs to take a look at El Centro College. El Centro College is a very large public college located in the city of Dallas.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from El Centro College

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Houston Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. Located in the large 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

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
40 Annual Graduates

Lone Star College System is a good choice for students pursuing an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. North Harris Montgomery is a very large public college located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Lone Star College System

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
12 Annual Graduates

South Texas College is a good choice for students pursuing an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. South Texas College is a very large public college located in the midsize city of McAllen.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from South Texas College

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
15 Annual Graduates

Tarrant County College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Fort Worth.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Tarrant County College District

6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
41 Annual Graduates

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

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Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
22 Annual Graduates

Located in the fringe town of Weatherford, Weatherford College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Weatherford College

8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
12 Annual Graduates

Located in the suburb of Alvin, Alvin is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Alvin Community College

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Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
14 Annual Graduates

Amarillo College is a medium-sized public college located in the medium-sized city of Amarillo.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Amarillo College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
11 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Tyler, Tyler Junior College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Tyler Junior College

Best Respiratory Care Therapy Colleges in the Southwest Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Arizona 349 147
New Mexico 255 52
Oklahoma 222 87

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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
Radiologic Technology 762
Surgical Technology 571
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 485
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 357
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 55
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy 50
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 39
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist 34
Athletic Training 6

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