Respiratory therapy schools in Maryland
Looking for respiratory therapist schools in Maryland? There are 5, including 5 public colleges. Respiratory therapists in Maryland earn a median $88,960 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 5
- Public colleges
- 5
- Median pay in MD
- $88,960
- Cities with schools
- 3
Respiratory therapy schools by city
- Gaithersburg (3 within 30 mi)
- Bowie (3 within 30 mi)
- Annapolis (3 within 30 mi)
What respiratory therapists earn in Maryland
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Respiratory therapist salary in MarylandHow to become a respiratory therapist
- Median pay
- $88,960
- $42.77 an hour
- Typical range
- $69,550–$106,430
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in MD
- 1,800
- 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 Maryland?
We list 5 schools in Maryland with respiratory therapist programs: 5 public colleges. Campuses are in Baltimore, Cumberland, Frederick, and Largo.
Are there community college respiratory therapist programs in Maryland?
Yes. 5 public colleges in Maryland 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 Maryland?
Among the 5 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $8,672 to $15,987. 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 Maryland?
The median pay for respiratory therapists in Maryland is $88,960 a year, and most earn between $69,550 and $106,430, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a respiratory therapist school in Maryland?
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)
- Kansas (7)
- Missouri (7)