Respiratory therapy schools in Alabama

Looking for respiratory therapist schools in Alabama? There are 5, including 5 public colleges. Respiratory therapists in Alabama earn a median $66,150 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
5
Public colleges
5
Median pay in AL
$66,150

5 respiratory therapist schools

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  1. George C Wallace Community College-Dothan

    Dothan, AL · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +14

  2. George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville

    Hanceville, AL · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +22

  3. H. Councill Trenholm State Community College

    Montgomery, AL · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +14

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  5. Jefferson State Community College

    Birmingham, AL · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • EMT & paramedic
    • Construction technology
    • +5

  6. Shelton State Community College

    Tuscaloosa, AL · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13

What respiratory therapists earn in Alabama

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Respiratory therapist salary in AlabamaHow to become a respiratory therapist

Median pay
$66,150
$31.81 an hour
Typical range
$50,250–$81,030
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in AL
2,350
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 therapist schools are in Alabama?

We list 5 schools in Alabama with respiratory therapist programs: 5 public colleges. Campuses are in Dothan, Hanceville, Montgomery, Birmingham, and Tuscaloosa.

Are there community college respiratory therapist programs in Alabama?

Yes. 5 public colleges in Alabama offer respiratory therapist. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.

How much does respiratory therapist school cost in Alabama?

Among the 5 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,170 to $14,557. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do respiratory therapists make in Alabama?

The median pay for respiratory therapists in Alabama is $66,150 a year, and most earn between $50,250 and $81,030, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a respiratory therapist school in Alabama?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.

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