Respiratory therapy programs in the Fort Worth area
2 accredited programs train respiratory therapists in the Fort Worth 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
- Weatherford College reports the highest RRT credential rate in the area, 96.8% (2022 to 2024), against a Texas program median of 77.1%.
- Of the 2 programs, 2 publish a total cost, from $7,041 at Tarrant County College, Trinity River East to $12,665 at Weatherford College.
- Respiratory therapists around Fort Worth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherford College AAS, Weatherford | 96.8% | 93.7% | $12,665 |
| Tarrant County College, Trinity River East AAS, Fort Worth | 92.7% | 95.1% | $7,041 |
Other career programs in the Fort Worth 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.
- Weatherford College: outcomes, reported July 1, 2025, for Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2024.
- Tarrant County College, Trinity River East: outcomes, reported July 1, 2025, for Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2024.
- TCC Respiratory Care program page and Respiratory Care cost analysis, Tuition and fees 2026-2027 (in-county); program expenses page updated Oct 27, 2026.
- Weatherford College Respiratory Care Tuition and Fees (2026-2027), Based on 2026-2027 rates, in-district.
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