Respiratory therapy schools
Compare 333 schools with respiratory therapist programs in 48 states. Respiratory therapists in the U.S. earn a median $82,280 a year, according to the BLS. Pick a state or city, see every campus on the map, and request info from the ones that fit.
- Schools
- 333
- States
- 48
- Median pay (U.S.)
- $82,280
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +8.5%
24 respiratory therapist schools nationwide
School results
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD · Public
- Respiratory therapist
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- +13
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American Career College - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · Private
- Respiratory therapist
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +7
American Career College - Ontario
Ontario, CA · Private
- Respiratory therapist
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +6
Ashland Community & Technical College
Ashland, KY · Public
- Respiratory therapist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +16
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD · Public
- Respiratory therapist
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- EMT & paramedic
- +8
Big Sandy Community & Technical College
Prestonsburg, KY · Public
- Respiratory therapist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +15
Bluegrass Community & Technical College
Lexington, KY · Public
- Respiratory therapist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +21
BridgeValley Community & Technical College
South Charleston, WV · Public
- Respiratory therapist
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +16
Carrington College - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV · Private
- Respiratory therapist
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +2
Carrington College - Phoenix North
Phoenix, AZ · Private
- Respiratory therapist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +7
Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus
Pleasant Hill, CA · Private
- Respiratory therapist
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
Carteret Community College
Morehead City, NC · Public
- Respiratory therapist
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +11
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN · Public
- Respiratory therapist
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +12
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI · Public
- Respiratory therapist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +29
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
Cincinnati, OH · Public
- Respiratory therapist
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +16
Respiratory therapy schools by state
- California (34)
- Texas (29)
- Florida (22)
- North Carolina (14)
- Ohio (14)
- Illinois (11)
- Michigan (11)
- Kentucky (10)
- Pennsylvania (10)
- Georgia (9)
- Mississippi (9)
- New York (9)
- South Carolina (8)
- Iowa (7)
- Kansas (7)
- Missouri (7)
- Tennessee (7)
- Virginia (7)
- Wisconsin (7)
- Arkansas (6)
- New Mexico (6)
- Oklahoma (6)
- Alabama (5)
- Arizona (5)
- Colorado (5)
- Louisiana (5)
- Maryland (5)
- Massachusetts (5)
- Minnesota (5)
- West Virginia (5)
- New Jersey (4)
- Utah (4)
- Washington (4)
- Puerto Rico (4)
- Indiana (3)
- Nebraska (3)
- Nevada (3)
- Oregon (3)
- Connecticut (2)
- Idaho (2)
- Maine (2)
- Montana (2)
- Rhode Island (2)
- Delaware (1)
- Hawaii (1)
- New Hampshire (1)
- Vermont (1)
- Wyoming (1)
Respiratory therapy schools in major cities
What respiratory therapists earn nationally
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Respiratory therapist salaryHow to become a respiratory therapist
- Median pay
- $82,280
- $39.56 an hour
- Typical range
- $63,660–$118,050
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in the U.S.
- 139,790
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +8.5%
- 8,600 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many respiratory therapy schools are there?
We list 333 schools with respiratory therapist programs in 48 states. California has the most, with 34. Together they reported 6,109 respiratory therapist graduates in the latest federal data.
How much do respiratory therapists make?
The national median pay is $82,280 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the BLS projects 8.5% job growth from 2025 to 2035.
How do I find respiratory therapy schools near me?
Choose your state below or search the map by city or ZIP code. Each listing shows the school's location, type and programs, and you can request info from several schools at once.