The average annual wage of the occupations is $80,340 and $39 per hour. 1 vocational program could be taken for the Respiratory Therapists career. Based on BLS data, a total of 129,750 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Respiratory Therapists is $42,871. The average length of the programs is 202 hours and the average completion time is 18.89 months.
The following 1 vocational program is required or helpful to prepare Respiratory Therapists. Total 27 schools are offering certificate programs. If you want to check schools for bachelor's or graduate degrees, check Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist page.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 27 | $42,871 | $1,901 | 202 Hours | 18.89 Months |
The following 16 occupations are related to Respiratory Therapists.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistants | 146K | $130,490 | $63 |
| Physical Therapists | 241K | $100,440 | $48 |
| Radiation Therapists | 16,640 | $104,420 | $50 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,175K | $94,480 | $45 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 280K | $128,490 | $62 |
| Cardiologists | 15,190 | $423,250 | $203 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Physicians, All Other | 310K | $248,640 | $120 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | 14,820 | $378,250 | $182 |
| Pediatric Surgeons | 1,180 | $449,320 | $216 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 55,660 | $70,270 | $34 |
| Paramedics | 98,770 | $57,450 | $28 |
| Surgical Assistants | 18,780 | $65,190 | $31 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | 46,090 | $68,170 | $33 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | 104K | $65,860 | $32 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 42,390 | $34,810 | $17 |
The following 29 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Respiratory Therapists. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.