Respiratory therapy schools in Puerto Rico

We found 4 schools offering respiratory therapist training in Puerto Rico, with campuses in Manati, Humacao, Bayamon, and San Juan. Respiratory therapists in Puerto Rico earn a median $35,000 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
4
Public colleges
0
Median pay in PR
$35,000
Cities with schools
3

4 respiratory therapist schools

School results

  1. Atenas University

    Manati, PR · Private

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Pharmacy technician
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +3

  2. CEM College-Humacao

    Humacao, PR · Private

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Pharmacy technician
    • EMT & paramedic

  3. NUC University

    Bayamon, PR · Private

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22

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  5. Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus

    San Juan, PR · Private

    • Respiratory therapist
    • Electrician
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +7

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What respiratory therapists earn in Puerto Rico

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

Respiratory therapist salary in Puerto RicoHow to become a respiratory therapist

Median pay
$35,000
$16.83 an hour
Typical range
$25,880–$96,570
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in PR
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 Puerto Rico?

We list 4 schools in Puerto Rico with respiratory therapist programs: 2 private nonprofit schools and 2 private career schools. Campuses are in Manati, Humacao, Bayamon, and San Juan.

How much does respiratory therapist school cost in Puerto Rico?

Among the 4 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $5,818 to $15,336. 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 Puerto Rico?

The median pay for respiratory therapists in Puerto Rico is $35,000 a year, and most earn between $25,880 and $96,570, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a respiratory therapist school in Puerto Rico?

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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