Respiratory therapy schools in Mississippi

We found 9 schools offering respiratory therapist training in Mississippi, with campuses in Clarksdale, Wesson, Raymond, and Fulton and more. Respiratory therapists in Mississippi earn a median $63,270 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
9
Public colleges
9
Median pay in MS
$63,270
Cities with schools
1

9 respiratory therapist schools

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  1. Coahoma Community College

    Clarksdale, MS · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +15

  2. Copiah-Lincoln Community College

    Wesson, MS · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  3. Hinds Community College

    Raymond, MS · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +27

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  5. Itawamba Community College

    Fulton, MS · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +17

  6. Meridian Community College

    Meridian, MS · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • Carpentry
    • +20

  7. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

    Perkinston, MS · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +26

  8. Northeast Mississippi Community College

    Booneville, MS · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +14

  9. Northwest Mississippi Community College

    Senatobia, MS · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +17

  10. Pearl River Community College

    Poplarville, MS · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +21

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What respiratory therapists earn in Mississippi

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

Respiratory therapist salary in MississippiHow to become a respiratory therapist

Median pay
$63,270
$30.42 an hour
Typical range
$50,180–$80,460
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in MS
1,670
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 Mississippi?

We list 9 schools in Mississippi with respiratory therapist programs: 9 public colleges. Campuses are in Clarksdale, Wesson, Raymond, Fulton, and Meridian.

Are there community college respiratory therapist programs in Mississippi?

Yes. 9 public colleges in Mississippi 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 Mississippi?

Among the 8 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $3,894 to $8,343. 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 Mississippi?

The median pay for respiratory therapists in Mississippi is $63,270 a year, and most earn between $50,180 and $80,460, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a respiratory therapist school in Mississippi?

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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