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Respiratory therapy programs in Missouri

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

10 schools offer these respiratory therapy programs, and Missouri 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 Missouri, 6 of the 11 programs take students without a high school diploma, 3 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 2 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 11 programs here are respiratory therapy (associate degree, 8 programs), respiratory therapy (bachelor's degree, 2 programs) and respiratory therapy certificate or diploma (1 program).

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How much do respiratory therapy programs cost in Missouri?

Two-year degrees (8 programs)
$16,551 to $31,128most of them, usually 74 to 96 weeks long
Bachelor's degrees (2 programs)
$14,640 to $34,800all 2 with a price
Other respiratory therapy programs (1 program)
$13,500the one with a price

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
75 to 120 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 Missouri may also offer respiratory therapy programs. How these figures are made

Are there free respiratory therapy programs in Missouri?

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

All 11 respiratory therapy programs in Missouri approved for WIOA funding

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11 programs

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

    Respiratory Therapy, AAS

    St. Louis College Of Health Careers, County

    Fenton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    St. Louis College Of Health Careers, County, FentonRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$59,400
    Price if you pay yourself$38,475
    Program website, Respiratory Therapy, AAS at St. Louis College Of Health Careers, County
    More details about Respiratory Therapy, AAS at St. Louis College Of Health Careers, County
    Finished
    56%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,841
    Length
    90 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,802
    Students counted
    91
    Earned a year, estimated
    $59,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $38,475
    Program website, Respiratory Therapy, AAS at St. Louis College Of Health Careers, County

  • Respiratory therapy (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Respiratory Care, AAS

    Johnson County Community College

    Overland Park, KS

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KSRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Classes are outside Missouri; Missouri approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedLeft out
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Respiratory Care, AAS at Johnson County Community College
    More details about Respiratory Care, AAS at Johnson County Community College
    Finished
    57%
    Working at 6 months
    21%
    Earned in a quarter
    Left out
    Length
    75 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    26
    Earned a year, estimated
    Left out
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Respiratory Care, AAS at Johnson County Community College

  • Respiratory therapy (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Respiratory Therapy AAS

    Ozarks Technical Community College

    Springfield

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Ozarks Technical Community College, SpringfieldRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,305
    Program website, Respiratory Therapy AAS at Ozarks Technical Community College
    More details about Respiratory Therapy AAS at Ozarks Technical Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    72 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    31
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,305
    Program website, Respiratory Therapy AAS at Ozarks Technical Community College

  • Respiratory therapy (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Respiratory Care: AAS

    St. Louis Community College, District

    Bridgeton

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    St. Louis Community College, District, BridgetonRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,540
    Program website, Respiratory Care: AAS at St. Louis Community College, District
    More details about Respiratory Care: AAS at St. Louis Community College, District
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    102 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,550
    Students counted
    30
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,540
    Program website, Respiratory Care: AAS at St. Louis Community College, District

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

    Respiratory Therapy Major, Associate Of Science

    Missouri Southern State University, Joplin

    Joplin

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, JoplinRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$23,780
    Program website, Respiratory Therapy Major, Associate Of Science at Missouri Southern State University, Joplin
    More details about Respiratory Therapy Major, Associate Of Science at Missouri Southern State University, Joplin
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    156 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,428
    Students counted
    21
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $23,780
    Program website, Respiratory Therapy Major, Associate Of Science at Missouri Southern State University, Joplin

  • Respiratory therapy certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Respiratory Therapy

    Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center

    Cape Girardeau

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center, Cape GirardeauRespiratory therapy certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,500
    Program website, Respiratory Therapy at Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center
    More details about Respiratory Therapy at Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    120 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,175
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,500
    Program website, Respiratory Therapy at Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center

  • Respiratory therapy (bachelor's degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Respiratory Care: BS

    St. Louis Community College, District

    Bridgeton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    St. Louis Community College, District, BridgetonRespiratory therapy (bachelor's degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$14,640
    Program website, Respiratory Care: BS at St. Louis Community College, District
    More details about Respiratory Care: BS at St. Louis Community College, District
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    204 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $14,640
    Program website, Respiratory Care: BS at St. Louis Community College, District

  • Respiratory therapy (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

    Southeastern Community College - Keokuk Campus

    Keokuk, IA

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Southeastern Community College - Keokuk Campus, Keokuk, IARespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Classes are outside Missouri; Missouri approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,797
    Program website, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist at Southeastern Community College - Keokuk Campus
    More details about Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist at Southeastern Community College - Keokuk Campus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    80 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,797
    Program website, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist at Southeastern Community College - Keokuk Campus

  • Respiratory therapy (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Respiratory Therapy

    Mineral Area College, Park Hills

    Park Hills

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Mineral Area College, Park Hills, Park HillsRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$18,350
    Program website, Respiratory Therapy at Mineral Area College, Park Hills
    More details about Respiratory Therapy at Mineral Area College, Park Hills
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,122
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $18,350
    Program website, Respiratory Therapy at Mineral Area College, Park Hills

  • Respiratory therapy (bachelor's degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Respiratory Therapy

    Missouri State University, Springfield

    Springfield

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Missouri State University, Springfield, SpringfieldRespiratory therapy (bachelor's degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$34,800
    Program website, Respiratory Therapy at Missouri State University, Springfield
    More details about Respiratory Therapy at Missouri State University, Springfield
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $7,761
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $34,800
    Program website, Respiratory Therapy at Missouri State University, Springfield

  • Respiratory therapy (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Respiratory Therapy

    Concorde Career College

    Kansas City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Concorde Career College, Kansas CityRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$42,636
    School website, Respiratory Therapy at Concorde Career College
    More details about Respiratory Therapy at Concorde Career College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    70 weeks, 27 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,223
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $42,636
    School website, Respiratory Therapy at Concorde Career College

How to pay for respiratory therapy programs in Missouri

WIOA funding can pay for respiratory therapy programs in Missouri

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 Missouri

programs with a price cost under $15,000
3 of 10
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
14th of 16
respiratory therapy programs here, against the typical state's 4
11 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 St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield and other Missouri cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 1 more program is in 1 other area.

Other training in Missouri

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

Where the Missouri respiratory therapy program numbers come from

Which Missouri respiratory therapy programs are on this list?

These are the respiratory therapy programs Missouri 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 Missouri offers.

How the prices and results of Missouri 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 Missouri

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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