Respiratory therapy programs in the Dallas area
3 accredited programs train respiratory therapists in the Dallas area. Here is how their graduates do on the RRT credential, how many find jobs, and what each publishes as its cost.
The short version
- Collin College reports the highest RRT credential rate in the area, 96.2% (2022 to 2024), against a Texas program median of 77.1%.
- Results vary widely: Concorde Career College, Dallas reports 56.1%, 40 points below the area's best.
- Of the 3 programs, 2 publish a total cost, from $5,940 at Dallas College, El Centro to $6,309 at Collin College.
- Respiratory therapists around Dallas earn a median of $84,080, 6% above the Texas median of $79,540.
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Every respiratory therapy program in the area
Highest RRT credential rate first. Tap a program for its full outcomes, cost breakdown and sources. 2
| Program | RRT credential rate | Job placement | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collin College AAS, McKinney | 96.2% | 98.1% | $6,309 to $6,539 |
| Dallas College, El Centro AAS, Dallas | 85.3% | 100% | $5,940 |
| Concorde Career College, Dallas AAS, Dallas | 56.1% | 72.7% | Not published |
Other career programs in the Dallas area
How to read these numbers
Graduates who earned the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential, divided by all graduates, as reported to CoARC for a three-year period. Job placement: graduates employed in respiratory care (or continuing their education) within the CoARC reporting period, divided by graduates surveyed. All Texas respiratory therapy programs
Sources and dates
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Respiratory Therapists (29-1126), May 2025 estimates.
- Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), checked Nov. 2026.
- Collin College: outcomes, reported July 1, 2025, for Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2024.
- Dallas College, El Centro: outcomes, reported July 1, 2025, for Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2024.
- Concorde Career College, Dallas: outcomes, reported July 1, 2025, for Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2024.
- Dallas College Respiratory Care program page, Estimated total tuition, in-county (page updated Sept 10, 2026).
- Collin College Respiratory Care Estimated Program Costs, 2025-2026 tuition rates.
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