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What is the Respiratory Therapist career outlook?

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According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the projected national job demand for Respiratory Therapists from 2025-2035 is expected to grow by 9%. As the healthcare industry grows to meet the needs of those affected by respiratory illness including COVID, as well as chronic conditions like asthma, bronchitis and emphysema, the need for respiratory therapists is expected to rise.

For Respiratory Therapy, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 10-year national growth (2025-2035) of 9% in job openings including openings due to net employment changes and net replacements. See https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/respiratory-therapists.htm, for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. viewed October 1, 2026. Concorde Career Colleges is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.concorde.edu/disclosures.

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