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  • Home / Academics / Find a Program / Online Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care | Ursuline - Liberal Arts College in OH

    Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Care

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    Respiratory Care Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Care

    Earn your bachelor's degree and future-proof your career as a respiratory therapist.

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    Respiratory Care Degree Advancement from AAS to BS

    With the field of Respiratory Care shifting toward more advanced degrees, Ursuline is stepping forward to serve Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs).

    Students today are busy balancing personal and professional commitments. That's why Ursuline's Respiratory Therapy Associate of Applied Science (AAS) to Bachelor of Science (BS) in Respiratory Care program will be 100% online, and priced affordably.

    Ursuline College’s Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care program in Pepper Pike, Ohio (CoARC #500031) holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).

    Careers: Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Care

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for respiratory therapists was $61,830 in May 2021, and employment of respiratory therapists is projected to grow 14 percent from 2021 to 2031.

    As a respiratory therapist with an advanced degree, you may be eligible for any of the following roles:

    • Clinical specialist
    • Department manager
    • Clinical educator
    • Research associate
    • Medical Sales professional

    US News and World Report scores Respiratory Therapy as #15 in its Best Healthcare Jobs ranking.

    Admission Requirements: Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Care

    • Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited school of Respiratory Therapy with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
    • Active credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
    • A resume highlighting current practice in the field of respiratory care.
    • One letter of recommendation from an academic or health care professional.

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