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Respiratory Therapist

What is Respiratory Therapy?

Respiratory therapists care for patients who have trouble breathing—for example, from a chronic respiratory disease, such as asthma or emphysema. Their patients range from premature infants with undeveloped lungs to elderly patients who have diseased lungs. They also provide emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock.

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Respiratory Therapist

It’s all in the numbers. Choose your personal STEM path, and discover a multitude of possibilities. From certificate to doctorate and associate to graduate - learn more about creating your career in the world of STEM.

Total Jobs

3,334

Starting Salary

$23.31

Average

Median Salary

$29.70

Average

Experienced Salary

$38.21

Average

Jobs Added

207

Last 3 Years

Expected Job Growth in DFW

8%

Next 3 Years | National: 7%

Respiratory Therapist Educational Pathway

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The academic requirements for specific STEM career tracks vary as much as the disciplines. For some fields, an advanced degree is a must, but for others, it depends on your career goals. Whatever your path, here is a summary of the degree options available to you along the way.

  • Required Education: vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
  • Entry Level Degree: Associate's degree
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    High School Endorsement

  • Associates

    Associate Degree

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