2025 Best Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska

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 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 42 associate degrees in respiratory care therapy to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on respiratory care therapy students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other respiratory care therapy students want to attend this school to pursue a associate degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized respiratory care therapy related body.

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.

More Ways to Rank Respiratory Care Therapy Schools

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 Nebraska list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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

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

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

1

Southeast Community College Area
Lincoln, NE

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

21 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Southeast Community College Area if you wish to pursue an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. Located in the large city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Southeast Community College Area

2

Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Annual Graduates

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

Best Respiratory Care Therapy Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Minnesota	299	33
Kansas	275	96
Missouri	210	88
Iowa	200	52
South Dakota	148	16

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Respiratory Care Therapy Related Rankings by Major

One of 23 majors within the Allied Health Professions area of study, Respiratory Care Therapy has other similar majors worth exploring.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy	58
Surgical Technology	46
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	43
Radiologic Technology	21
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician	15
Athletic Training	1

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.