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Respiratory therapy programs in Texas

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

16 schools offer these respiratory therapy programs, and Texas 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 Texas, 1 of the 16 programs takes students without a high school diploma, 10 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 5 ask for earlier courses first.

All 16 are the same kind of program: respiratory therapy (associate degree).

See the 16 programs

How much do respiratory therapy programs cost in Texas?

$5,507 to $10,534 is what most respiratory therapy programs in Texas cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 16 programs with a price. All of them: $3,036 to $44,384

In the typical program

Finished the program
79%
Working 6 months later
84%
Earned a year, estimated
about $58,900
Length
Not reported
None of the 16 programs report it

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

Are there free respiratory therapy programs in Texas?

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

All 16 respiratory therapy programs in Texas approved for WIOA funding

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16 programs

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

    Respiratory Care

    Amarillo College

    Based in Amarillo, TX

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Amarillo College, based in Amarillo, TXRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$26,500
    Price if you pay yourself$5,874

    19 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Respiratory Care at Amarillo College
    More details about Respiratory Care at Amarillo College
    Finished
    4%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,635
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,544
    Students counted
    311
    Earned a year, estimated
    $26,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,874
    students trained with WIOA funding
    19
    Program website, Respiratory Care at Amarillo College

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

    Respiratory Care Therapist AAS

    Kingwood College (Lone Star College System)

    Kingwood

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Kingwood College (Lone Star College System), KingwoodRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$59,300
    Price if you pay yourself$7,415

    36 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Respiratory Care Therapist AAS at Kingwood College (Lone Star College System)
    More details about Respiratory Care Therapist AAS at Kingwood College (Lone Star College System)
    Finished
    74%
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,818
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $9,550
    Students counted
    289
    Earned a year, estimated
    $59,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,415
    students trained with WIOA funding
    36
    School website, Respiratory Care Therapist AAS at Kingwood College (Lone Star College System)

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

    Respiratory Therapy AAS

    South Texas College

    Based in McAllen, TX

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    South Texas College, based in McAllen, TXRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$24,400
    Price if you pay yourself$13,971

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Respiratory Therapy AAS at South Texas College
    More details about Respiratory Therapy AAS at South Texas College
    Finished
    7%
    Working at 6 months
    66%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,095
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $974
    Students counted
    254
    Earned a year, estimated
    $24,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,971
    students trained with WIOA funding
    6
    Program website, Respiratory Therapy AAS at South Texas College

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

    Respiratory Care AAS

    San Jacinto College District

    Pasadena

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    San Jacinto College District, PasadenaRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$66,100
    Price if you pay yourself$4,212

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Respiratory Care AAS at San Jacinto College District
    More details about Respiratory Care AAS at San Jacinto College District
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,533
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,806
    Students counted
    181
    Earned a year, estimated
    $66,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,212
    students trained with WIOA funding
    6
    Program website, Respiratory Care AAS at San Jacinto College District

  • Respiratory therapy (associate degree)In personPrerequisite courses

    Respiratory Care Technology

    McLennan Community College

    Waco

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    McLennan Community College, WacoRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$71,500
    Price if you pay yourself$7,590
    Program website, Respiratory Care Technology at McLennan Community College
    More details about Respiratory Care Technology at McLennan Community College
    Finished
    54%
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,873
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,161
    Students counted
    113
    Earned a year, estimated
    $71,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,590
    Program website, Respiratory Care Technology at McLennan Community College

  • Respiratory therapy (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Respiratory Care Associate Degree

    Tyler Junior College

    Tyler

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Tyler Junior College, TylerRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$53,900
    Price if you pay yourself$8,800
    School website, Respiratory Care Associate Degree at Tyler Junior College
    More details about Respiratory Care Associate Degree at Tyler Junior College
    Finished
    79%
    Working at 6 months
    87%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,464
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $5,600
    Students counted
    79
    Earned a year, estimated
    $53,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,800
    School website, Respiratory Care Associate Degree at Tyler Junior College

  • Respiratory therapy (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Respiratory Care Degree Program

    Alvin Community College

    Alvin

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Alvin Community College, AlvinRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$58,900
    Price if you pay yourself$6,294

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Respiratory Care Degree Program at Alvin Community College
    More details about Respiratory Care Degree Program at Alvin Community College
    Finished
    85%
    Working at 6 months
    87%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,719
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,574
    Students counted
    77
    Earned a year, estimated
    $58,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,294
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Respiratory Care Degree Program at Alvin Community College

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

    Respiratory Care Technology AAS

    El Paso Community College

    El Paso

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    El Paso Community College, El PasoRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$49,000
    Price if you pay yourself$10,467
    Program website, Respiratory Care Technology AAS at El Paso Community College
    More details about Respiratory Care Technology AAS at El Paso Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,254
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $5,087
    Students counted
    68
    Earned a year, estimated
    $49,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,467
    Program website, Respiratory Care Technology AAS at El Paso Community College

  • Respiratory therapy (associate degree)In personPrerequisite courses

    Respiratory Care

    Tarrant County College

    Fort Worth

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Tarrant County College, Fort WorthRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$63,800
    Price if you pay yourself$4,224
    Program website, Respiratory Care at Tarrant County College
    More details about Respiratory Care at Tarrant County College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    93%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,945
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,450
    Students counted
    64
    Earned a year, estimated
    $63,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,224
    Program website, Respiratory Care at Tarrant County College

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

    Respiratory Care Technology

    Victoria College

    Victoria

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Victoria College, VictoriaRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$59,900
    Price if you pay yourself$3,036

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Respiratory Care Technology at Victoria College
    More details about Respiratory Care Technology at Victoria College
    Finished
    76%
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,985
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,193
    Students counted
    63
    Earned a year, estimated
    $59,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,036
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5
    Program website, Respiratory Care Technology at Victoria College

  • Respiratory therapy (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    AAS Respiratory Care

    Temple College

    Temple

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Temple College, TempleRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$68,100
    Price if you pay yourself$8,168

    7 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, AAS Respiratory Care at Temple College
    More details about AAS Respiratory Care at Temple College
    Finished
    78%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,035
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,470
    Students counted
    61
    Earned a year, estimated
    $68,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,168
    students trained with WIOA funding
    7
    Program website, AAS Respiratory Care at Temple College

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

    Respiratory Care Technician

    Texas Southmost College

    Brownsville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Texas Southmost College, BrownsvilleRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$43,300
    Price if you pay yourself$10,977
    Program website, Respiratory Care Technician at Texas Southmost College
    More details about Respiratory Care Technician at Texas Southmost College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,813
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,000
    Students counted
    32
    Earned a year, estimated
    $43,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,977
    Program website, Respiratory Care Technician at Texas Southmost College

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

    Respiratory Therapy AAS

    Angelina College

    Lufkin

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Angelina College, LufkinRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$19,900
    Price if you pay yourself$6,892
    Program website, Respiratory Therapy AAS at Angelina College
    More details about Respiratory Therapy AAS at Angelina College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,978
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,555
    Students counted
    27
    Earned a year, estimated
    $19,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,892
    Program website, Respiratory Therapy AAS at Angelina College

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

    Respiratory Therapist

    Houston Community College District

    Houston

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Houston Community College District, HoustonRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,405
    Program website, Respiratory Therapist at Houston Community College District
    More details about Respiratory Therapist at Houston Community College District
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,630
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,405
    Program website, Respiratory Therapist at Houston Community College District

  • Respiratory therapy (associate degree)In personPrerequisite courses

    Respiratory Care /Therapy

    Cisco College

    Cisco

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Cisco College, CiscoRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,735
    Program website, Respiratory Care /Therapy at Cisco College
    More details about Respiratory Care /Therapy at Cisco College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,735
    Program website, Respiratory Care /Therapy at Cisco College

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

    Respiratory Therapy

    Concorde Career College

    San Antonio

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Concorde Career College, San AntonioRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$44,384
    Program 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
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,596
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $44,384
    Program website, Respiratory Therapy at Concorde Career College

How to pay for respiratory therapy programs in Texas

WIOA funding can pay for respiratory therapy programs in Texas

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 Texas

programs with a price cost under $5,000
4 of 16
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
2nd of 16
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
8 of 11
most respiratory therapy programs of any state, after Ohio
2nd

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 Houston, Waco, Tyler and other Texas cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 4 more programs are in 4 other areas, 1 in smaller cities and towns and 2 online.

Other training in Texas

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

Where the Texas respiratory therapy program numbers come from

Which Texas respiratory therapy programs are on this list?

These are the respiratory therapy programs Texas 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 Texas offers.

How the prices and results of Texas 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 Texas

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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