Online Bachelor's in Respiratory Therapy Degree Completion Program
Become a Knowledgeable Respiratory Care Leader
Accelerate your respiratory care career with a bachelor’s in respiratory therapy from Carlow University. This flexible degree completion program prepares you to deliver high-quality, compassionate care and step into leadership roles with confidence.
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- Duration 2 years
- Cost per Credit $495
- Credit Hours 120
Program Benefits
- Degree Completion Program
- RRT and CRT Credentialed Therapists Accepted
- No Fieldwork Required
- 100 Percent Online
- Apply Coursework to Carlow’s Accelerated MBA Program
Be Prepared for the Challenges and Opportunities of Today’s Healthcare Field
At Carlow, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to lead with integrity in the evolving field of respiratory care. Our 100% online, asynchronous format lets you balance full-time work while advancing your education—no fieldwork required.
Registered and certified respiratory therapists with associate degrees build on their experience by learning advanced clinical techniques and developing the management skills needed to advance in the field. Unlike many programs, Carlow welcomes both RRT- and CRT-credentialed professionals—expanding access for those ready to lead in the field.
Graduate in as few as 18 months, equipped with the values of Mercy and the professional knowledge to lead ethically and compassionately in your workplace.
Curriculum
Our coursework blends advanced clinical techniques with compassionate patient care, rooted in the Mercy values that define Carlow’s mission.
With a generous transfer credit policy and flexible pacing, you can complete your respiratory therapy degree at your own speed—graduating in as few as 18 months.
Flexible coursework allows you enroll in Carlow’s accelerated MBA program, in which you can take up to nine credits of MBA coursework at the bachelor’s degree rate if you meet the admissions requirements
Explore CurriculumProgram Outcomes
- Develop efficient, compassionate leadership and management skills
- Demonstrate mastery of evidence-based research practices to inform ethical decision-making
- Show in-depth understanding of new developments in pathology and pharmacology in respiratory care
- Understand and apply strategies that enhance patient safety and quality of care
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of new therapeutic modalities and assessment strategies in respiratory therapy
Career Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 14% growth in demand for respiratory therapists between 2021 and 2031,1much faster than average. Those with a bachelor’s degree will be well-positioned to lead in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare systems as directors or managers.
With new challenges and evolving opportunities in respiratory care, earning your degree online through Carlow helps you stay competitive—while continuing your full-time work.
Explore CareersAdmissions Requirements
To apply for the Respiratory Therapy Degree Completion Program, you’ll need:
- A completed online application.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- A CRT or RRT credential
- Proof of completion of a respiratory care associate degree from a CoARC-accredited school.
- Applicants applying to Carlow’s online programs leading to licensure must be aware of their home state’s various professional license requirements. Please see the program admissions page for more details.
Tuition Details
The online Respiratory Therapy Degree Completion Program at Carlow consists of 120 credit hours and costs $495 per credit hour.
At Carlow, we’re committed to making your education affordable and accessible. Our team is here to support you every step of the way as you pursue your bachelor’s in this ethics-based program.
View Tuition DetailsFaculty
Our responsive faculty and supportive community care deeply for students and work hard to ensure you meet your goals. With the help of a dedicated program-level faculty adviser, you’ll prepare to obtain a position in respiratory care leadership.
Meet Our FacultyWhen you join the Carlow family, you get an experienced and compassionate team dedicated to your personal and professional growth. Online learning at Carlow offers the flexibility you need while connecting you to a vibrant, close-knit and supportive community of instructors and learners.
Discover Carlow OnlineWe understand that pursuing higher education is an investment. Carlow’s staff is always available to answer questions and connect you to resources for loans, grants, scholarships and employer benefits.
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The program requires 120 credits. Find out more about our curriculum requirements.
You can complete our degree completion program in as few as 18 months.
Faculty are fully invested in the students from the onset of the program. Each instructor brings a wide range of respiratory care experience and knowledge that students can take from and use to grow their skills in the field. They work one-on-one with online students to ensure that their experience is time and cost effective.
The program is $495 per credit hour. Find out more about tuition, fees and financial aid.