The College of St. Catherine's in St. Paul, Minnesota is one of the few schools in the Midwest to offer a Bachelor's degree in respiratory care. The 40-credit program is holistic; it incorporates a broad range of coursework in both the liberal arts and the natural sciences.This respiratory therapy program equips students with the knowledge and experience to work in both the private and public health-care sector. Students get hands-on experience by working in the St. Paul community as part of their coursework, which looks very good on a resume.
College of St. Catherine's
2004 Randolph Ave
St. Paul, MN 55105
800-945-4599
stkate.edu
Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia has an excellent and esteemed respiratory therapy program. The school is most well-known as being the basis for the Hollywood blockbuster "We are Marshall." The respiratory therapy program works in tandem with the American Association of Respiratory Care to provide students with a top-notch, quality education.
Marshall University
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755
800-642-3463
marshall.edu
According to Education-Portal.com, the University of Central Florida, Orlando is both the highest-ranking school on the list and the most affordable. This particular program is the best respiratory therapy program in Florida. Students seeking a better climate and a livelier, urban setting flock to UCFO. Like Marshall, UCFO offers a four-year program. Additionally, students at UCFO have plenty of interaction with professors and health-care professionals, with a student to faculty ratio of one to 25.
University of Central Florida, Orlando
4000 Central Florida Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32816
407-823-2000
ucf.edu