Respiratory therapy schools in Kansas
We found 7 schools offering respiratory therapist training in Kansas, with campuses in Goodland, Hutchinson, Overland Park, and Kansas City and more. Respiratory therapists in Kansas earn a median $76,970 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 7
- Public colleges
- 7
- Median pay in KS
- $76,970
- Cities with schools
- 2
Respiratory therapy schools by city
- Overland Park (3 within 30 mi)
- Lawrence (3 within 30 mi)
What respiratory therapists earn in Kansas
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Respiratory therapist salary in KansasHow to become a respiratory therapist
- Median pay
- $76,970
- $37.01 an hour
- Typical range
- $60,470–$94,600
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in KS
- 1,450
- 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 Kansas?
We list 7 schools in Kansas with respiratory therapist programs: 7 public colleges. Campuses are in Goodland, Hutchinson, Overland Park, Kansas City, and Parsons.
Are there community college respiratory therapist programs in Kansas?
Yes. 7 public colleges in Kansas 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 Kansas?
Among the 7 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $5,939 to $16,744. 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 Kansas?
The median pay for respiratory therapists in Kansas is $76,970 a year, and most earn between $60,470 and $94,600, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a respiratory therapist school in Kansas?
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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Respiratory therapy schools in other states
- 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)
- Missouri (7)
- Tennessee (7)