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Respiratory therapy programs in Georgia

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

10 schools offer these respiratory therapy programs, and Georgia 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 Georgia, 10 of the 11 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 11 programs here are respiratory therapy (associate degree, 7 programs), respiratory therapy (bachelor's degree, 3 programs) and respiratory therapy program (level not stated, 1 program).

See the 11 programs

How much do respiratory therapy programs cost in Georgia?

Two-year degrees (7 programs)
$6,523 to $10,446most of them, usually 81 to 90 weeks long
Bachelor's degrees (3 programs)
$12,548 to $21,328all 3 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
33%
Working 6 months later
87%
Earned a year, estimated
about $31,300
Length
80 to 90 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 Georgia may also offer respiratory therapy programs. How these figures are made

Are there free respiratory therapy programs in Georgia?

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

All 11 respiratory therapy programs in Georgia approved for WIOA funding

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11 programs

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

    Respiratory Therapy (Bs)

    Middle Georgia State University

    Macon

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Middle Georgia State University, MaconRespiratory therapy (bachelor's degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$21,328

    7 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Respiratory Therapy (Bs) at Middle Georgia State University
    Finished
    84%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    172
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $21,328
    students trained with WIOA funding
    7

  • Respiratory therapy (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Respiratory Care, AAS--Rct3

    Southern Regional Technical College

    Thomasville

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Southern Regional Technical College, ThomasvilleRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$26,300
    Price if you pay yourself$11,468

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Respiratory Care, AAS--Rct3 at Southern Regional Technical College
    More details about Respiratory Care, AAS--Rct3 at Southern Regional Technical College
    Finished
    16%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,573
    Length
    90 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,253
    Students counted
    137
    Earned a year, estimated
    $26,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,468
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5
    School website, Respiratory Care, AAS--Rct3 at Southern Regional Technical College

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

    Respiratory Care (RCT3) Associate of Applied Science Degree

    Georgia Northwestern Technical College

    Rome

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Georgia Northwestern Technical College, RomeRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$29,900
    Price if you pay yourself$11,500

    22 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Respiratory Care (RCT3) Associate of Applied Science Degree at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
    More details about Respiratory Care (RCT3) Associate of Applied Science Degree at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
    Finished
    15%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,466
    Length
    80 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    136
    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    22
    Program website, Respiratory Care (RCT3) Associate of Applied Science Degree at Georgia Northwestern Technical College

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

    Respiratory Care Associate Of Applied Science Degree--Rct3

    Oconee Fall Line Technical College

    Sandersville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Oconee Fall Line Technical College, SandersvilleRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,300
    Price if you pay yourself$8,435

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Respiratory Care Associate Of Applied Science Degree--Rct3 at Oconee Fall Line Technical College
    More details about Respiratory Care Associate Of Applied Science Degree--Rct3 at Oconee Fall Line Technical College
    Finished
    16%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,830
    Length
    90 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $6,140
    Students counted
    106
    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,435
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    School website, Respiratory Care Associate Of Applied Science Degree--Rct3 at Oconee Fall Line Technical College

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

    Respiratory Care Technology, AAS--Rct3

    Coastal Pines Technical College

    Waycross

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Coastal Pines Technical College, WaycrossRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$27,800
    Price if you pay yourself$9,425

    13 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Respiratory Care Technology, AAS--Rct3 at Coastal Pines Technical College
    Finished
    16%
    Working at 6 months
    87%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,944
    Length
    90 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,820
    Students counted
    83
    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,425
    students trained with WIOA funding
    13

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

    Respiratory Therapy (BS)

    Middle Georgia State University

    Macon

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Middle Georgia State University, MaconRespiratory therapy (bachelor's degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$21,328
    More details about Respiratory Therapy (BS) at Middle Georgia State University
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    128 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    79
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $21,328

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

    BS Respiratory Care Therapy

    Georgia Southern University

    Statesboro

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Georgia Southern University, StatesboroRespiratory therapy (bachelor's degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$67,900
    Price if you pay yourself$12,548
    School website, BS Respiratory Care Therapy at Georgia Southern University
    More details about BS Respiratory Care Therapy at Georgia Southern University
    Finished
    77%
    Working at 6 months
    92%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,986
    Length
    125 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,240
    Students counted
    72
    Earned a year, estimated
    $67,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,548
    School website, BS Respiratory Care Therapy at Georgia Southern University

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

    Respiratory Care AAS--Rct3

    Gwinnett Technical College

    Lawrenceville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Gwinnett Technical College, LawrencevilleRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$63,700
    Price if you pay yourself$5,736

    14 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Respiratory Care AAS--Rct3 at Gwinnett Technical College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,922
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $1,800
    Students counted
    71
    Earned a year, estimated
    $63,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,736
    students trained with WIOA funding
    14

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

    Respiratory Therapist

    Concorde Career Institute

    Jacksonville, FL

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Concorde Career Institute, Jacksonville, FLRespiratory therapy program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

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

    Earned a year, estimated$43,600
    Price if you pay yourself$11,155
    School website, Respiratory Therapist at Concorde Career Institute
    More details about Respiratory Therapist at Concorde Career Institute
    Finished
    33%
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,908
    Length
    10 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    64
    Earned a year, estimated
    $43,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,155
    School website, Respiratory Therapist at Concorde Career Institute

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

    Respiratory Care Technology--Rct3

    Southern Crescent Technical College

    Griffin

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southern Crescent Technical College, GriffinRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$51,800
    Price if you pay yourself$5,676

    11 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Respiratory Care Technology--Rct3 at Southern Crescent Technical College
    Finished
    76%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,960
    Length
    84 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,198
    Students counted
    46
    Earned a year, estimated
    $51,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,676
    students trained with WIOA funding
    11

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

    Respiratory Care Technology--Rct3

    Columbus Technical College

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Columbus Technical College, ColumbusRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$19,200
    Price if you pay yourself$7,310

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Respiratory Care Technology--Rct3 at Columbus Technical College
    Finished
    24%
    Working at 6 months
    94%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,809
    Length
    60 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $6,914
    Students counted
    39
    Earned a year, estimated
    $19,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,310
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3

How to pay for respiratory therapy programs in Georgia

WIOA funding can pay for respiratory therapy programs in Georgia

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 Georgia

programs with a price cost under $10,000
5 of 11
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
6th of 16
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
0 of 11
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 Macon, Atlanta, Thomasville and other Georgia cities

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

Other training in Georgia

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

Where the Georgia respiratory therapy program numbers come from

Which Georgia respiratory therapy programs are on this list?

These are the respiratory therapy programs Georgia 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 Georgia offers.

How the prices and results of Georgia 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 Georgia

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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