Employers Value Respiratory Therapy Majors
Respiratory Therapy work in cooperation with physicians to care for patients with a wide range of breathing disorders including asthma, emphysema, pneumonia and lung infections, cystic fibrosis and breathing difficulties due to premature birth. Respiratory therapists may work in a variety of settings from hospitals to home health care agencies and from outpatient centers and physicians' offices to sleep disorder clinics.
The Department of Respiratory Therapy at Georgia State University provides a quality education that is relevant and professionally sound to meet the respiratory therapy needs of the health care community. It is our goal to prepare practitioners who can demonstrate the attitudes, skills, and knowledge required to meet the changing needs of the community. The respiratory therapist works with all members of the health care team in identifying and solving problems of respiratory disease and disorders of the cardiopulmonary system.
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Major Stories
RESPIRATORY THERAPY FACULTY HELP STUDENTS WRITE THEIR SUCCESS STORIES.
A GSU Respiratory Therapy alum won the Piedmont President's Award.
- Amanda Durrence: President's Award Winner
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A GSU Respiratory Therapy alum won the Piedmont President's Award.
Your Degree at Work
HERE ARE THE TOP EMPLOYMENT FIELDS OF GSU STUDENTS WITH A RESPIRATORY THERAPY DEGREE.
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WHY HIRE RESPIRATORY THERAPY MAJORS FOR THIS FIELD? THEY'VE GOT SKILLS!
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WHY HIRE RESPIRATORY THERAPY MAJORS FOR THIS FIELD? THEY'VE GOT SKILLS!
INDUSTRY
AVG. SALARY
AVG. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
COMMON JOB TITLES
WHY HIRE RESPIRATORY THERAPY MAJORS FOR THIS FIELD? THEY'VE GOT SKILLS!
INDUSTRY
AVG. SALARY
AVG. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
COMMON JOB TITLES
WHY HIRE RESPIRATORY THERAPY MAJORS FOR THIS FIELD? THEY'VE GOT SKILLS!
INDUSTRY
AVG. SALARY
AVG. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
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WHY HIRE RESPIRATORY THERAPY MAJORS FOR THIS FIELD? THEY'VE GOT SKILLS!
TAKE A LOOK AT THE CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMING AVAILABLE TO RESPIRATORY THERAPY MAJORS.
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Your Career Starts Here
TOP EMPLOYERS OF GSU RESPIRATORY THERAPY GRADS AND AVERAGE SALARY
WHAT DOES A CAREER PATH LOOK LIKE FOR A RESPIRATORY THERAPY MAJOR?
Career paths are often full of twists and turns. They are rarely straight lines. Watch the following video tutorial to learn how to explore the career paths of GSU alumni who after graduating with a degree in this major pursued their interests and passions rather than a specific job title:
CARE
DIRECTOR
*includes Respiratory Therapy degrees
81%
About 81% of 30,518 people working as care directors majored in fields other than Nursing. The chart above shows what they studied.
345
345 care directors majored in Kinesiology & Physiology (includes Respiratory Therapy).
DATA
MANAGER
*includes Respiratory Therapy degrees
77%
About 77% of 14,373 data managers majored in fields other than Computer & Info Systems. The chart above shows what they studied.
1,018
1,018 data managers majored in Healthcare
(includes Respiratory Therapy).
CLINICAL
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
*includes Respiratory Therapy degrees
85%
About 85% of 22,539 clinical research associates majored in fields other than Nursing. The chart above shows what they studied.
667
667 clinical research associates majored in Kinesiology & Physiology (includes Respiratory Therapy).
IS GRAD SCHOOL NECESSARY FOR YOUR CAREER?
Learn about typical entry-level education requirements for over 800 occupations, reasons you should go to Grad School, reasons you should not go to Grad School, and whether or not you should go to Grad School right after Undergrad.
Earnings Outlook for Graduate Students
Current National Average Salary by Degree Level for All Majors
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
$64.8K Bachelors | $77.8K Masters | $97.9K Doctorate |
Respiratory Therapy Clinical Education Coordinator - The Mount Sinai Hospital
"Georgia State's Respiratory Therapy Master's curriculum was essential in preparing me for my current career as a hospital clinical educator. The technical depth to which I learned my profession far surpasses other programs, and I was constantly challenged to apply critical thinking for practical and theoretical problem solving...
I developed leadership skills in a designated seminar course, and in my second year, I had the opportunity to mentor first-year students. As an educator, I frequently rely on the skills I acquired completing my classes' research requirements when determining best practice guidelines and managing clinical trials. Lastly, my professors at GSU were excellent role models. They fostered teamwork among the students, and I continue to think of their example today as I strive to be an effective and supportive teacher.”
Director of Respiratory Care and Sleep Services - Piedmont Atlanta
"The connections and friendships that were fostered during my time in the GSU respiratory care program have endured the test of time. The education and encouragement I received set me on the course for success. My partnership with the faculty has continued over the years in numerous fruitful projects for future graduates and our communities."
Director, Respiratory Care Services - Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston
"I entered the Respiratory Therapy program at Georgia State University by recommendation of my GSU academic advisor. That recommendation sparked a wonderful career! The education I received formed a solid foundation of respiratory anatomy, cardiopulmonary disease processes, and application of various therapies...
This educational foundation has helped me to specialize in areas of respiratory care, including neonatal/pediatrics, interhospital transport (ground and air), and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. But perhaps more important was the way the GSU faculty cultivated my spirit of inquiry. Their encouragement to ask and understand the “why” in all aspects of my practice has sharpened my critical thinking skills and helped me become a fierce advocate for all my patients. My current position as a department leader allows me to share the skills I learned at GSU with other respiratory therapists and healthcare professionals. My career and impact would not be possible without the education and support I received from Georgia State University."
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