Respiratory Therapy Programs in the Midland-Odessa Area
2 accredited programs train respiratory therapists in the Midland-Odessa 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
- Midland College reports the highest RRT credential rate in the area, 81.5% (2022 to 2024), against a Texas program median of 77.1%.
- Of the 2 programs, 2 publish a total cost, from $6,732 at Odessa College to $10,000 at Midland College.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland College AAS, Midland | 81.5% | 81.5% | $10,000 |
| Odessa College AAS, Odessa | Not reported | Not reported | $6,732 |
Jobs and Pay in the Midland-Odessa Area
About 60 respiratory therapists work in the Midland-Odessa area. The middle half earn between $65,830 and $81,890 a year; new graduates usually start toward the lower end. Texas expects about 930 openings a year statewide through 2034, from new positions, retirements and people changing jobs, with the number of jobs growing 23.9% (from 11,930 to 14,780).
Other Career Programs in the Midland-Odessa 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.
- Midland College: outcomes, reported July 1, 2025, for Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2024.
- Odessa College Respiratory Care program page, In-district resident tuition and technology (undated program page).
- Midland College Respiratory Care program page, Undated page, live Nov 5, 2026.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Texas and metro areas (employment and wage percentiles), May 2025 estimates.
- Texas Workforce Commission, long-term occupational projections, 2024 to 2034.
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