Top Respiratory Care Universities & Colleges in USA in 2026 - Fees, Requirements & Eligibility
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#1University of Kansas logo

University of Kansas, Lawrence

Kansas, Usa88%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $29.1K/YrLiving$10.3K/YrAdmission B.A RespiratoryTOEFL80PTE53$29.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#2Rush University logo

Rush University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa37%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $23.4K/YrAdmission M.S Respiratory CareIELTS6.5$23.4K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 5 by US News in 2025
#3Northern Arizona University logo

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff

Arizona, Usa91%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $29.9K/YrLiving$9.9K/YrAdmission B.S Health Sciences - Respirator...SAT95IELTS6PTE56$29.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.5/10(7 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026Ranked 501 by ARWU in 2022
#4Kent State University logo

Kent State University, Kent

Ohio, Usa87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $23.7K/YrLiving$16.6K/YrAdmission B.S Respiratory CareDuolingo100TOEFL71$23.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(12 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026Ranked 601 by ARWU in 2022
#5University of South Alabama logo

University of South Alabama, Mobile

Alabama, Usa65%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22.4K/YrLiving$7.5K/YrAdmission B.S Cardiorespiratory CareDuolingo95IELTS5.5PTE44$22.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2026Ranked 1446 by CWUR in 2025
#6University of Texas Health Science Center logo

University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio

Texas, Usa25%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $31.4K/YrAdmission B.S Respiratory Care$31.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022Ranked 495 by CWUR in 2025
#7North Dakota State University logo

North Dakota State University, Fargo

North Dakota, Usa94%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $11.3K/YrLiving$8.6K/YrAdmission B.S Respiratory CareDuolingo105TOEFL71PTE50$11.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 1039 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 369 by FORBES in 2019
#8Loma Linda University logo

Loma Linda University, Loma Linda

California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28.4K/YrAdmission M.S Respiratory CareDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE60$21.1K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#9Boise State University logo

Boise State University, Boise

Idaho, Usa84%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $27.7K/YrLiving$10K/YrAdmission M.S Respiratory CareIELTS6.5PTE50$28.2K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
Ranked 1354 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 569 by FORBES in 2019
#10Marshall University logo

Marshall University, Huntington

West Virginia, Usa96%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.3K/YrLiving$10.1K/YrAdmission B.S Respiratory CareDuolingo90TOEFL61$20.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1863 by CWUR in 2025
#11Salisbury University logo

Salisbury University, Salisbury

Maryland, Usa86%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.9K/YrLiving$11.5K/YrAdmission B.S Respiratory TherapyTOEFL79$18.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 365 by FORBES in 2019
#12West Chester University logo

West Chester University, West Chester

Pennsylvania, Usa19%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24.1K/YrLiving$12.9K/YrAdmission B.S Health Science- Respiratory ...Duolingo105TOEFL80$24.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 418 by FORBES in 2019
#13University of Hartford logo

University of Hartford, West Hartford

Connecticut, Usa83%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $45.7K/YrLiving$12.3K/YrAdmission B.S Respiratory CareIELTS6.5PTE52$45.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 542 by FORBES in 2019
#14Benedictine University logo

Benedictine University, Lisle

Illinois, Usa77%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $34.3K/YrLiving$10K/YrAdmission B.S Clinical Life Science - Resp...IELTS6.5$34.3K/Yr
Course duration: 5 years
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Ranked 558 by FORBES in 2019
#15Indiana University of Pennsylvania logo

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana

Pennsylvania, Usa91%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $11.2K/YrLiving$12.3K/YrAdmission B.S Respiratory CareDuolingo90IELTS5.5PTE46$11.2K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 617 by FORBES in 2019
#16Northern Kentucky University logo

Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights

Kentucky, Usa96.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $21.1K/YrLiving$9.7K/YrAdmission B.S Respiratory CareIELTS6.5PTE55$21.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 633 by FORBES in 2019
#17Gannon University logo

Gannon University, Erie

Pennsylvania, Usa75.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $40.4K/YrLiving$7.7K/YrAdmission B.S Respiratory CareDuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE53$40.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#18College of DuPage logo

College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn

Illinois, Usa100%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $10K/YrLiving$9.2K/YrAdmission B.A Healthcare Management - Resp...Duolingo115TOEFL79$10K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#19University of Indianapolis logo

University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis

Indiana, Usa73%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $34.4K/YrLiving$10K/YrAdmission B.S Respiratory TherapyDuolingo95TOEFL61PTE49$34.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#20University of Kansas Medical Center logo

University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City

Kansas, Usa47%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $29.1K/Yr B.A RespiratoryTOEFL80PTE53$29.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 46 by US News in 2025