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Respiratory therapy programs in Florida

12 respiratory therapy programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

12 schools offer these respiratory therapy programs, and Florida has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Respiratory therapists care for patients who have trouble breathing, for example from a chronic condition such as asthma. Most need at least an associate degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited program, with supervised practice treating patients, and some employers prefer a bachelor's degree.1 All 49 states that license respiratory therapists base the license on the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).2

In Florida, 9 of the 12 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent and 3 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 12 programs here are respiratory therapy (associate degree, 11 programs) and respiratory therapy program (level not stated, 1 program).

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How much do respiratory therapy programs cost in Florida?

$6,632 to $8,624 is what most respiratory therapy programs in Florida cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 11 programs with a price. All of them: $5,036 to $46,892

In the typical program

Finished the program
82%
Working 6 months later
92%
Earned a year, estimated
about $57,000
Length
79 to 104 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Florida may also offer respiratory therapy programs. How these figures are made

Are there free respiratory therapy programs in Florida?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 12 respiratory therapy programs in Florida approved for WIOA funding

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12 programs

  • Respiratory therapy (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Respiratory Therapy

    Concorde Career Institute-Miramar

    Miramar

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Concorde Career Institute-Miramar, MiramarRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$55,700
    Price if you pay yourself$46,892

    25 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Respiratory Therapy at Concorde Career Institute-Miramar
    Finished
    63%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,930
    Length
    72 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,697
    Students counted
    128
    Earned a year, estimated
    $55,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $46,892
    students trained with WIOA funding
    25

  • Respiratory therapy program (level not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Respiratory Care

    Tallahassee Community College-Cs

    Tallahassee

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tallahassee Community College-Cs, TallahasseeRespiratory therapy program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$58,000
    Price if you pay yourself$8,622
    School website, Respiratory Care at Tallahassee Community College-Cs
    More details about Respiratory Care at Tallahassee Community College-Cs
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,490
    Length
    104 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,790
    Students counted
    102
    Earned a year, estimated
    $58,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,622
    School website, Respiratory Care at Tallahassee Community College-Cs

  • Respiratory therapy (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Respiratory Care

    Florida SouthWestern State College

    Fort Myers

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Florida SouthWestern State College, Fort MyersRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$82,700
    Price if you pay yourself$8,615

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Respiratory Care at Florida SouthWestern State College
    More details about Respiratory Care at Florida SouthWestern State College
    Finished
    74%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $20,677
    Length
    104 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,170
    Students counted
    89
    Earned a year, estimated
    $82,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,615
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Respiratory Care at Florida SouthWestern State College

  • Respiratory therapy (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Associate in Science Degree in Respiratory Care-A

    Indian River State College-Cs

    Fort Pierce

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Indian River State College-Cs, Fort PierceRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$60,700
    Price if you pay yourself$7,995
    Program website, Associate in Science Degree in Respiratory Care-A at Indian River State College-Cs
    More details about Associate in Science Degree in Respiratory Care-A at Indian River State College-Cs
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    93%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,177
    Length
    102 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,628
    Students counted
    70
    Earned a year, estimated
    $60,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,995
    Program website, Associate in Science Degree in Respiratory Care-A at Indian River State College-Cs

  • Respiratory therapy (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Respiratory Care-A

    Broward College-Cs

    Fort Lauderdale

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Broward College-Cs, Fort LauderdaleRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$56,300
    Price if you pay yourself$8,626

    13 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Respiratory Care-A at Broward College-Cs
    More details about Respiratory Care-A at Broward College-Cs
    Finished
    46%
    Working at 6 months
    94%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,081
    Length
    80 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,087
    Students counted
    53
    Earned a year, estimated
    $56,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,626
    students trained with WIOA funding
    13
    School website, Respiratory Care-A at Broward College-Cs

  • Respiratory therapy (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Respiratory Care (AS)

    Gulf Coast State College-Cs

    Panama City

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Gulf Coast State College-Cs, Panama CityRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$57,700
    Price if you pay yourself$5,036

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Respiratory Care (AS) at Gulf Coast State College-Cs
    More details about Respiratory Care (AS) at Gulf Coast State College-Cs
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,428
    Length
    60 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,000
    Students counted
    48
    Earned a year, estimated
    $57,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,036
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5
    Program website, Respiratory Care (AS) at Gulf Coast State College-Cs

  • Respiratory therapy (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Respiratory Therapy Technician

    St Johns River State College-Cs

    Orange Park

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    St Johns River State College-Cs, Orange ParkRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,200
    Price if you pay yourself$5,292

    11 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Respiratory Therapy Technician at St Johns River State College-Cs
    More details about Respiratory Therapy Technician at St Johns River State College-Cs
    Finished
    55%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,061
    Length
    104 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $860
    Students counted
    34
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,292
    students trained with WIOA funding
    11
    School website, Respiratory Therapy Technician at St Johns River State College-Cs

  • Respiratory therapy (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Respiratory Therapy Technician

    Florida State College At Jacksonville-Cs

    Jacksonville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Florida State College At Jacksonville-Cs, JacksonvilleRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$41,000
    Price if you pay yourself$7,971

    13 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Respiratory Therapy Technician at Florida State College At Jacksonville-Cs
    More details about Respiratory Therapy Technician at Florida State College At Jacksonville-Cs
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,256
    Length
    104 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    13
    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,971
    students trained with WIOA funding
    13
    School website, Respiratory Therapy Technician at Florida State College At Jacksonville-Cs

  • Respiratory therapy (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Respiratory Therapy*

    MIAMI DADE COLLEGE (Various Campuses)

    Miami

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    MIAMI DADE COLLEGE (Various Campuses), MiamiRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,408
    More details about Respiratory Therapy* at MIAMI DADE COLLEGE (Various Campuses)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    156 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,524
    Students counted
    113
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,408

  • Respiratory therapy (associate degree)In personPrerequisite courses

    Respiratory Care - AS

    St Petersburg College-Un

    Largo

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    St Petersburg College-Un, LargoRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,140
    Program website, Respiratory Care - AS at St Petersburg College-Un
    More details about Respiratory Care - AS at St Petersburg College-Un
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,131
    Students counted
    47
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,140
    Program website, Respiratory Care - AS at St Petersburg College-Un

  • Respiratory therapy (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Respiratory Therapy Assistant

    Concorde Career Insti

    Jacksonville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Concorde Career Insti, JacksonvilleRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Respiratory Therapy Assistant at Concorde Career Insti
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    32
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported

  • Respiratory therapy (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Respiratory Care-A

    Polk State College-Cs

    Winter Haven

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Polk State College-Cs, Winter HavenRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,529
    Program website, Respiratory Care-A at Polk State College-Cs
    More details about Respiratory Care-A at Polk State College-Cs
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    76 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,377
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,529
    Program website, Respiratory Care-A at Polk State College-Cs

How to pay for respiratory therapy programs in Florida

WIOA funding can pay for respiratory therapy programs in Florida

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for respiratory therapy programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78

GI Bill for respiratory therapy programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Respiratory therapy programs in Florida

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
4th of 16
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
7 of 11
respiratory therapy programs here, against the typical state's 4
12 vs 4

State comparisons use the same figures as the respiratory therapy programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Respiratory therapy programs in Miami, Jacksonville, Tallahassee and other Florida cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 2 more programs are in 2 other areas.

Other training in Florida

How respiratory therapy programs compare with the rest of allied health: Allied health programs in Florida

Where the Florida respiratory therapy program numbers come from

Which Florida respiratory therapy programs are on this list?

These are the respiratory therapy programs Florida approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Florida offers.

How the prices and results of Florida respiratory therapy programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about respiratory therapy programs in Florida

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Respiratory Therapists
  2. National Board for Respiratory Care: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
  3. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  4. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  5. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  6. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List