Respiratory therapy schools in Pennsylvania

Looking for respiratory therapist schools in Pennsylvania? There are 10, including 7 public colleges and 3 private career schools. Respiratory therapists in Pennsylvania earn a median $78,490 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
10
Public colleges
7
Median pay in PA
$78,490

10 respiratory therapist schools

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  1. Community College of Allegheny County

    Pittsburgh, PA · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +26

  2. Community College of Philadelphia

    Philadelphia, PA · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Automotive technician
    • Medical assistant
    • +10

  3. Delaware County Community College

    Media, PA · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +14

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  5. Harrisburg Area Community College

    Harrisburg, PA · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +18

  6. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

    Indiana, PA · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • EMT & paramedic
    • Culinary arts
    • +3

  7. Laurel Business Institute

    Uniontown, PA · Private

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +8

  8. Laurel Technical Institute

    Hermitage, PA · Private

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +4

  9. Luzerne County Community College

    Nanticoke, PA · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13

  10. Reading Area Community College

    Reading, PA · Public

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Medical billing & coding
    • +3

  11. YTI Career Institute - Altoona

    Altoona, PA · Private

    • Respiratory therapist

What respiratory therapists earn in Pennsylvania

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

Respiratory therapist salary in PennsylvaniaHow to become a respiratory therapist

Median pay
$78,490
$37.74 an hour
Typical range
$62,440–$95,520
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in PA
6,530
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 Pennsylvania?

We list 10 schools in Pennsylvania with respiratory therapist programs: 7 public colleges and 3 private career schools. Campuses are in Pittsburgh, Uniontown, Nanticoke, Altoona, and Philadelphia.

Are there community college respiratory therapist programs in Pennsylvania?

Yes. 7 public colleges in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?

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 $6,576 to $20,822. 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 Pennsylvania?

The median pay for respiratory therapists in Pennsylvania is $78,490 a year, and most earn between $62,440 and $95,520, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a respiratory therapist school in Pennsylvania?

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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