Respiratory therapy schools in Texas
We found 29 schools offering respiratory therapist training in Texas, with campuses in San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, and Alvin and more. Respiratory therapists in Texas earn a median $79,540 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 29
- Public colleges
- 26
- Median pay in TX
- $79,540
- Cities with schools
- 12
24 respiratory therapist schools
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Collin County Community College District
McKinney, TX · Public
- Respiratory therapist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +21
Concorde Career College - San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · Private
- Respiratory therapist
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +4
Concorde Career College-Dallas
Dallas, TX · Private
- Respiratory therapist
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +4
Lamar Institute of Technology
Beaumont, TX · Public
- Respiratory therapist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +14
Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX · Public
- Respiratory therapist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX · Public
- Respiratory therapist
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +15
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX · Public
- Respiratory therapist
- Dental hygienist
- Radiologic technologist
Pima Medical Institute - Houston
Houston, TX · Private
- Respiratory therapist
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +8
San Jacinto Community College
Pasadena, TX · Public
- Respiratory therapist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +27
Respiratory therapy schools by city
- Houston (5 within 30 mi)
- San Antonio (3 within 30 mi)
- Dallas (3 within 30 mi)
- Arlington (3 within 30 mi)
- Plano (3 within 30 mi)
- Pasadena (4 within 30 mi)
- Sugar Land (3 within 30 mi)
- Flower Mound (4 within 30 mi)
- DeSoto (3 within 30 mi)
- Rockwall (3 within 30 mi)
- Schertz (3 within 30 mi)
- Alvin (3 within 30 mi)
What respiratory therapists earn in Texas
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Respiratory therapist salary in TexasHow to become a respiratory therapist
- Median pay
- $79,540
- $38.24 an hour
- Typical range
- $61,310–$99,690
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in TX
- 12,130
- 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 Texas?
We list 29 schools in Texas with respiratory therapist programs: 26 public colleges and 3 private career schools. Campuses are in San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, Alvin, and Amarillo.
Are there community college respiratory therapist programs in Texas?
Yes. 26 public colleges in Texas 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 Texas?
Among the 28 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,751 to $26,599. 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 Texas?
The median pay for respiratory therapists in Texas is $79,540 a year, and most earn between $61,310 and $99,690, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a respiratory therapist school in Texas?
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)
- 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)
- Tennessee (7)