Respiratory therapy schools in Illinois

Looking for respiratory therapist schools in Illinois? There are 11, including 10 public colleges and 1 private nonprofit school. Respiratory therapists in Illinois earn a median $84,090 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
11
Public colleges
10
Median pay in IL
$84,090
Cities with schools
6

11 respiratory therapist schools

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  1. Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences

    Quincy, IL · Private

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Medical billing & coding
    • Radiologic technologist
    • +1

  2. City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College

    Chicago, IL · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +11

  3. College of DuPage

    Glen Ellyn, IL · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +23

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  5. Illinois Central College

    East Peoria, IL · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +21

  6. Kankakee Community College

    Kankakee, IL · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +15

  7. Kaskaskia College

    Centralia, IL · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +17

  8. Lincoln Land Community College

    Springfield, IL · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • HVAC technician
    • Carpentry
    • +20

  9. Moraine Valley Community College

    Palos Hills, IL · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +15

  10. Parkland College

    Champaign, IL · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22

  11. Rock Valley College

    Rockford, IL · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +13

  12. Southwestern Illinois College

    Belleville, IL · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +26

Respiratory therapy schools by city

What respiratory therapists earn in Illinois

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

Respiratory therapist salary in IllinoisHow to become a respiratory therapist

Median pay
$84,090
$40.43 an hour
Typical range
$64,480–$100,100
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in IL
4,880
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 Illinois?

We list 11 schools in Illinois with respiratory therapist programs: 10 public colleges and 1 private nonprofit school. Campuses are in Chicago, Glen Ellyn, Palos Hills, Belleville, and Quincy.

Are there community college respiratory therapist programs in Illinois?

Yes. 10 public colleges in Illinois 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 Illinois?

Among the 10 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,829 to $12,961. 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 Illinois?

The median pay for respiratory therapists in Illinois is $84,090 a year, and most earn between $64,480 and $100,100, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a respiratory therapist school in Illinois?

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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