by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 90 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,276 associate degrees in respiratory care therapy to qualified students.
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The respiratory care therapy/therapist associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for respiratory care therapy students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
It is hard to beat Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale if you want to pursue an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale
It is hard to beat Valencia College if you want to pursue an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. Located in the city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Valencia College
Hillsborough Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. Located in the large city of Tampa, HCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Hillsborough Community College
Gwinnett Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, GTC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Gwinnett Technical College
Located in the large suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Palm Beach State College
Located in the city of Miami, MDC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Miami Dade College
Located in the distant town of Thomasville, Southwest Georgia Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Southern Regional Technical College
BC is a very large public college located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Broward College
Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Rome.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Santa Fe College is a large public college located in the suburb of Gainesville.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Santa Fe College
Located in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Northern Virginia Community College
Delgado Community College is a large public college located in the large city of New Orleans.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Delgado Community College
Augusta Technical College is a small public college located in the medium-sized city of Augusta.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Augusta Technical College
Chattanooga State Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Chattanooga.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Chattanooga State Community College
FSW is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Fort Myers.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Florida SouthWestern State College
Located in the large city of Jacksonville, FSCJ is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Florida State College at Jacksonville
Pitt Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Winterville.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Pitt Community College
Columbus Technical College is a small public college located in the midsize city of Columbus.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Columbus Technical College
Here are some additional great schools for Respiratory Care Therapy students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Coastal Pines Technical College | Waycross, GA |
| 20 | Greenville Technical College | Greenville, SC |
| 21 | Southern Crescent Technical College | Griffin, GA |
| 22 | Forsyth Technical Community College | Winston-Salem, NC |
| 23 | Tidewater Community College | Norfolk, VA |
| 24 | Wallace State Community College, Hanceville | Hanceville, AL |
| 25 | Jefferson Community and Technical College | Louisville, KY |
| 26 | Jackson State Community College | Jackson, TN |
| 27 | Madisonville Community College | Madisonville, KY |
| 28 | Seminole State College of Florida | Sanford, FL |
| 29 | Gulf Coast State College | Panama City, FL |
| 30 | Southeast Arkansas College | Pine Bluff, AR |
Explore the best respiratory care therapy colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 272 | 94 |
| Florida | 232 | 369 |
| North Carolina | 231 | 131 |
| Georgia | 217 | 110 |
| West Virginia | 180 | 38 |
| Tennessee | 170 | 118 |
| Arkansas | 161 | 66 |
| Virginia | 158 | 81 |
| Kentucky | 129 | 97 |
| Louisiana | 124 | 63 |
| Alabama | 109 | 77 |
| South Carolina | 105 | 94 |
One of 23 majors within the Allied Health Professions area of study, Respiratory Care Therapy has other similar majors worth exploring.