Respiratory therapy programs in the San Antonio area
4 accredited programs train respiratory therapists in the San Antonio 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
- UT Health San Antonio MS reports the highest RRT credential rate in the area, 79.2% (2022 to 2024), against a Texas program median of 77.1%.
- Results vary widely: St. Philip's College reports 56.2%, 23 points below the area's best.
- Of the 4 programs, 2 publish a total cost, from $28,025 at UT Health San Antonio BS to $42,330 at UT Health San Antonio MS.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Health San Antonio MS MS, San Antonio | 79.2% | 86.7% | $42,330 to $82,530 |
| UT Health San Antonio BS BS, San Antonio | 76.9% | 92.3% | $28,025 to $55,419 |
| Concorde Career College, San Antonio AAS, San Antonio | 69.1% | 92.6% | Not published |
| St. Philip's College AAS, San Antonio | 56.2% | 76.7% | Not published |
Other career programs in the San Antonio 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.
- UT Health San Antonio MS: outcomes, reported July 1, 2025, for Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2024.
- UT Health San Antonio BS: outcomes, reported July 1, 2025, for Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2024.
- Concorde Career College, San Antonio: outcomes, reported July 1, 2025, for Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2024.
- St. Philip's College: outcomes, reported July 1, 2025, for Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2024.
- UT Health San Antonio Respiratory Care B.S. Tuition and Fees, Undated page, live Nov 5, 2026 (linked cost of attendance sheet is labeled 26-27).
- UT Health San Antonio Respiratory Care M.S. Tuition and Fees, Undated page, live Nov 5, 2026 (linked cost of attendance sheet is labeled 26-27).
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