Respiratory therapy schools in Mission Viejo, CA
4 schools within 30 miles of Mission Viejo, CA offer respiratory therapist programs, and the closest is Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, 15 miles away. Respiratory therapists in California earn a median $104,820 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- Closest
- 15 mi
- Public colleges
- 1
- Median pay in CA
- $104,820
4 respiratory therapist schools within 30 mi of Mission Viejo, CA
School results
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA · 15 mi · Public
- Respiratory therapist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +12
Concorde Career College - Garden Grove
Garden Grove, CA · 20 mi · Private
- Respiratory therapist
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
American Career College - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 25 mi · Private
- Respiratory therapist
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +7
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San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula
Temecula, CA · 29 mi · Private
- Respiratory therapist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +4
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
What are the closest respiratory therapist schools to Mission Viejo?
The closest are Orange Coast College (Costa Mesa, 15 mi), Concorde Career College - Garden Grove (Garden Grove, 20 mi), and American Career College - Anaheim (Anaheim, 25 mi). In total, 4 schools within 30 miles teach respiratory therapist.
How much do respiratory therapist programs near Mission Viejo cost?
For the 4 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $7,203 to $31,218. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do respiratory therapists make near Mission Viejo?
Across California, the median pay is $104,820 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.
How do I choose a respiratory therapist school in Mission Viejo?
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.
Respiratory therapy schools in nearby cities
- Costa Mesa (15 mi)
- Anaheim (18 mi)
- Riverside (27 mi)
- Menifee (28 mi)
- Long Beach (32 mi)
- West Covina (34 mi)
- Rancho Cucamonga (36 mi)
- San Bernardino (42 mi)