Respiratory therapy schools in California
We found 34 schools offering respiratory therapist training in California, with campuses in Ontario, Anaheim, Sacramento, and Oroville and more. Respiratory therapists in California earn a median $104,820 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 34
- Public colleges
- 19
- Median pay in CA
- $104,820
- Cities with schools
- 22
24 respiratory therapist schools
School results
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
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Antelope Valley Community College District
Lancaster, CA · Public
- Respiratory therapist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus
Pleasant Hill, CA · Private
- Respiratory therapist
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
Concorde Career College - Garden Grove
Garden Grove, CA · Private
- Respiratory therapist
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
Concorde Career College - North Hollywood
North Hollywood, CA · Private
- Respiratory therapist
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +2
Concorde Career College - San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA · Private
- Respiratory therapist
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +3
Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CA · Public
- Respiratory therapist
- EMT & paramedic
- Radiologic technologist
- +1
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA · Public
- Respiratory therapist
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- +10
El Camino Community College District
Torrance, CA · Public
- Respiratory therapist
- HVAC technician
- Carpentry
- +13
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA · Public
- Respiratory therapist
- Culinary arts
- Police academy & criminal justice
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA · Private
- Respiratory therapist
- Medical billing & coding
- Dental hygienist
- +4
Los Angeles Valley College
Valley Glen, CA · Public
- Respiratory therapist
- CNC machining
- IT support & networking
- +6
Ohlone College
Fremont, CA · Public
- Respiratory therapist
- IT support & networking
- Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
- +2
Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA · Private
- Respiratory therapist
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +5
Respiratory therapy schools by city
- Los Angeles (7 within 30 mi)
- Long Beach (8 within 30 mi)
- Oakland (4 within 30 mi)
- Anaheim (9 within 30 mi)
- Riverside (7 within 30 mi)
- Santa Clarita (4 within 30 mi)
- San Bernardino (7 within 30 mi)
- Rancho Cucamonga (8 within 30 mi)
- Sunnyvale (3 within 30 mi)
- Escondido (3 within 30 mi)
- Pasadena (9 within 30 mi)
- Simi Valley (3 within 30 mi)
- Berkeley (3 within 30 mi)
- Menifee (4 within 30 mi)
- Costa Mesa (6 within 30 mi)
- West Covina (11 within 30 mi)
- San Mateo (3 within 30 mi)
- Hesperia (7 within 30 mi)
- Mission Viejo (4 within 30 mi)
- San Ramon (3 within 30 mi)
- Beaumont (4 within 30 mi)
- Yucaipa (4 within 30 mi)
What respiratory therapists earn in California
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Respiratory therapist salary in CaliforniaHow to become a respiratory therapist
- Median pay
- $104,820
- $50.40 an hour
- Typical range
- $77,010–$145,510
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in CA
- 18,650
- 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 California?
We list 34 schools in California with respiratory therapist programs: 19 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 14 private career schools. Campuses are in Ontario, Anaheim, Sacramento, Oroville, and Pleasant Hill.
Are there community college respiratory therapist programs in California?
Yes. 19 public colleges in California 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 California?
Among the 33 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,738 to $39,357. 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 California?
The median pay for respiratory therapists in California is $104,820 a year, and most earn between $77,010 and $145,510, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a respiratory therapist school in California?
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.
Other programs in California
- Medical assistant schools (152)
- Cosmetology schools (119)
- Criminal justice programs (109)
- Auto mechanic schools (83)
- Dental assistant schools (83)
- LPN programs (83)
- IT schools (83)
- Esthetician schools (76)
- HVAC schools (71)
- Welding schools (69)
- Barber schools (68)
- Pharmacy technician schools (66)
- Medical billing and coding schools (63)
- Industrial maintenance schools (60)
- Electrician schools (58)
- Fire science programs (57)
Respiratory therapy schools in other states
- 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)