Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in San Antonio, TX
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
20
Median Earnings (1yr)
$87,264
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$87,264
Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.
How This Program Compares
First-year graduate earnings vs. Healthcare programs in Texas
Benchmark: $51,431 — average of 72 comparable programs
National median wage — Healthcare
$60,780
Across all experience levels in this field
Projected job growth — Healthcare
+8%
National outlook for this field
About This Program
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist is an associate degree program offered by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, a public institution located in San Antonio, Texas. This program is part of the respiratory care therapy field (CIP 51.0908) and prepares students to assess, treat, and manage patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio also offers a broad range of related programs, including a Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist bachelor's degree, an Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) certificate and associate degree, a Physician Associate/Assistant bachelor's degree, and a Family Practice Nurse/Nursing bachelor's degree. Students in the respiratory therapy associate program can expect clinical and didactic training in mechanical ventilation, pulmonary diagnostics, patient assessment, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
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