Respiratory therapy schools in Kentucky

We found 10 schools offering respiratory therapist training in Kentucky, with campuses in Ashland, Prestonsburg, Lexington, and Cumberland and more. Respiratory therapists in Kentucky earn a median $72,750 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
10
Public colleges
10
Median pay in KY
$72,750

10 respiratory therapist schools

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  1. Ashland Community & Technical College

    Ashland, KY · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  2. Big Sandy Community & Technical College

    Prestonsburg, KY · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +15

  3. Bluegrass Community & Technical College

    Lexington, KY · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +21

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  5. Elizabethtown Community & Technical College

    Elizabethtown, KY · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  6. Jefferson Community & Technical College

    Louisville, KY · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +23

  7. Madisonville Community College

    Madisonville, KY · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  8. Maysville Community & Technical College

    Maysville, KY · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  9. Somerset Community College

    Somerset, KY · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22

  10. Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

    Bowling Green, KY · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +15

  11. Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College

    Cumberland, KY · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

What respiratory therapists earn in Kentucky

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

Respiratory therapist salary in KentuckyHow to become a respiratory therapist

Median pay
$72,750
$34.98 an hour
Typical range
$58,330–$92,540
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in KY
2,530
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 Kentucky?

We list 10 schools in Kentucky with respiratory therapist programs: 10 public colleges. Campuses are in Ashland, Prestonsburg, Lexington, Cumberland, and Elizabethtown.

Are there community college respiratory therapist programs in Kentucky?

Yes. 10 public colleges in Kentucky 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 Kentucky?

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 $3,537 to $6,376. 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 Kentucky?

The median pay for respiratory therapists in Kentucky is $72,750 a year, and most earn between $58,330 and $92,540, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a respiratory therapist school in Kentucky?

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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