Weatherford College respiratory therapy program costs $12,665. Here is how its graduates do.
An AAS program in Weatherford, Five semesters. 61 of its 63 graduates earned the RRT credential over 2022 to 2024.
The short version
- Its RRT credential rate (96.8%) is above the Texas program median of 77.1%.
- 93.7% of graduates looking for work in the field found a job, by CoARC's measure.
- Its published cost is above the median for Texas respiratory therapy programs that publish one ($10,000).
- At 10% of the local median wage for respiratory therapists, the program cost is paid back in about 1.5 years.
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How graduates do
CoARC requires every accredited program to publish the same outcome measures, so they can be compared program to program. 4
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.
Where the money goes
The school's estimate, in 5 parts. Stated Total Program Cost, in-district. Wise County residents $14,256; out-of-district $16,750; out-of-state $20,706. Includes background and drug screen; medical insurance, immunizations and licensure exam fees are not included.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Semester One (Fall) | $4,013 |
| Semester Two (Spring) | $2,402 |
| Semester Three (Summer) | $1,739 |
| Semester Four (Fall) | $2,478 |
| Semester Five (Spring) | $2,033 |
| Total 1 | $12,665 |
Not included: prerequisite courses and living costs. Based on 2026-2027 rates, in-district.
What respiratory therapists earn around Fort Worth
The median yearly wage for respiratory therapists in the Fort Worth metro area is $84,080. 3 Payback time sets aside 10% of that each year toward the program cost.
Other respiratory therapy programs in the Fort Worth area
| Program | RRT credential rate | Job placement | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherford College (this page) AAS, Weatherford | 96.8% | 93.7% | $12,665 |
| Tarrant County College, Trinity River East AAS, Fort Worth | 92.7% | 95.1% | $7,041 |
Program facts
- Credential
- AAS
- Length
- Five semesters
- Accreditation
- CoARC, Accredited (program 200458)
- Leads to
- NBRC credentialing exams (TMC and CSE) for the RRT credential
- Sector
- Public
Sources and dates
- Weatherford College Respiratory Care Tuition and Fees (2026-2027), Based on 2026-2027 rates, in-district.
- CoARC program outcomes for Weatherford College, reported July 1, 2025, for Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2024.
- 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.
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