Respiratory therapy schools in North Carolina

Looking for respiratory therapist schools in North Carolina? There are 14, including 14 public colleges. Respiratory therapists in North Carolina earn a median $80,090 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
14
Public colleges
14
Median pay in NC
$80,090
Cities with schools
1

14 respiratory therapist schools

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  1. Carteret Community College

    Morehead City, NC · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Welding
    • Automotive technician
    • +11

  2. Catawba Valley Community College

    Hickory, NC · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13

  3. Central Piedmont Community College

    Charlotte, NC · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +23

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  5. Durham Technical Community College

    Durham, NC · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +15

  6. Edgecombe Community College

    Tarboro, NC · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +12

  7. Fayetteville Technical Community College

    Fayetteville, NC · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +26

  8. Forsyth Technical Community College

    Winston-Salem, NC · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22

  9. Pitt Community College

    Winterville, NC · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +14

  10. Robeson Community College

    Lumberton, NC · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +11

  11. Rockingham Community College

    Wentworth, NC · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +8

  12. Sandhills Community College

    Pinehurst, NC · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Automotive technician
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +11

  13. Southwestern Community College - North Carolina

    Sylva, NC · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Carpentry
    • Welding
    • +13

  14. Stanly Community College

    Albemarle, NC · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +12

  15. Wilkes Community College

    Wilkesboro, NC · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Welding
    • Automotive technician
    • +10

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What respiratory therapists earn in North Carolina

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

Respiratory therapist salary in North CarolinaHow to become a respiratory therapist

Median pay
$80,090
$38.51 an hour
Typical range
$63,990–$99,520
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in NC
4,630
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 North Carolina?

We list 14 schools in North Carolina with respiratory therapist programs: 14 public colleges. Campuses are in Morehead City, Sylva, Albemarle, Wilkesboro, and Hickory.

Are there community college respiratory therapist programs in North Carolina?

Yes. 14 public colleges in North Carolina 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 North Carolina?

Among the 12 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,664 to $10,764. 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 North Carolina?

The median pay for respiratory therapists in North Carolina is $80,090 a year, and most earn between $63,990 and $99,520, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a respiratory therapist school in North Carolina?

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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