Respiratory Therapy Schools in Alabama (2026)
Updated August 26, 2026
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Compare respiratory therapy programs in Alabama.
Browse local options and compare schedules, training formats, and program details before contacting schools. Program availability, schedules, admissions requirements, and outcomes vary by school. Contact schools directly to confirm current details.
Alabama Median Pay
$66,150
$31.81 per hour
U.S. Median Pay
$82,280
$39.56 per hour
What to Compare (Checklist)
- CoARC accreditation (required to sit for NBRC exams)
- Clinical rotation hours in hospital respiratory care units
- NBRC CRT/RRT exam preparation and first-attempt pass rates
- Associate vs bachelor’s entry (RRT is the standard credential)
- State licensure requirements (nearly every state licenses RTs)
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Respiratory Therapy schools in Alabaster, AL
Respiratory Therapy schools in Albertville, AL
Respiratory Therapy schools in Auburn, AL
Respiratory Therapy schools in Bessemer, AL
Respiratory Therapy schools in Homewood, AL
Respiratory Therapy schools in Hoover, AL
Respiratory Therapy schools in Madison, AL
Respiratory Therapy schools in Mountain Brook, AL
Respiratory Therapy schools in Northport, AL
Respiratory Therapy schools in Oxford, AL
Respiratory Therapy schools in Pelham, AL
Respiratory Therapy schools in Prichard, AL
Respiratory Therapy schools in Trussville, AL
Respiratory Therapy schools in Valley, AL
Respiratory Therapy schools in Vestavia Hills, AL
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Career Overview
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