by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in Florida to determine which ones were the best for respiratory care therapy students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in respiratory care therapy to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of respiratory care therapy for getting your bachelor's 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:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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 bachelor's degree.
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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in Florida.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in respiratory care therapy.
It's hard to beat Valencia College if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in respiratory care therapy. Valencia College is a very large public college located in the large city of Orlando.More information about a bachelor’s in respiratory care therapy from Valencia College
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in respiratory care therapy has to look into Nova Southeastern University. Located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale, NUS Florida is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in respiratory care therapy from Nova Southeastern University
It's difficult to beat Palm Beach State College if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in respiratory care therapy. Palm Beach State College is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Lake Worth.More information about a bachelor’s in respiratory care therapy from Palm Beach State College
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in respiratory care therapy has to check out Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida A&M University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in respiratory care therapy from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Explore all the Best Respiratory Care Therapy Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 460 | 54 |
| North Carolina | 453 | 50 |
| Georgia | 453 | 80 |
| Virginia | 421 | 31 |
| South Carolina | 370 | 4 |
| Kentucky | 331 | 27 |
| Alabama | 320 | 39 |
| Louisiana | 306 | 0 |
| West Virginia | 223 | 15 |
Respiratory Care Therapy is one of 23 different types of Allied Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Athletic Training | 73 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 68 |
| Cardiopulmonary Technology | 31 |
| Radiologic Technology | 30 |
| Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist | 4 |
