Respiratory Therapy Schools in Salisbury, NC (2026)

Updated August 26, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare respiratory therapy programs in Salisbury, North Carolina. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school; contact schools directly to confirm current details.

Respiratory Therapy Schools Near Salisbury, NC

#1

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

Concord, NC 16.9 miles away BOC Score 79.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 78
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Stanly Community College

Albemarle, NC 26.9 miles away BOC Score 53.1
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  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 371
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, NC 28.1 miles away BOC Score 72.0
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  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 1,289
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem, NC 30.5 miles away BOC Score 52.9
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  • Programs offered: 62
  • Annual completions: 2,058
  • Online programs available

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#5

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, NC 36.4 miles away BOC Score 52.6
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  • Programs offered: 81
  • Annual completions: 5,637
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Catawba Valley Community College

Hickory, NC 44.8 miles away BOC Score 50.4
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  • Programs offered: 48
  • Annual completions: 939
  • Online programs available

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#7

Wilkes Community College

Wilkesboro, NC 50.5 miles away BOC Score 56.9
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  • Programs offered: 26
  • Annual completions: 850
  • Online programs available

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#8

Rockingham Community College

Wentworth, NC 64.6 miles away BOC Score 43.0
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  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 364

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#9

Sandhills Community College

Pinehurst, NC 68.4 miles away BOC Score 58.9
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  • Programs offered: 39
  • Annual completions: 365
  • Online programs available

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#10

Durham Technical Community College

Durham, NC 92.7 miles away BOC Score 49.8
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  • Programs offered: 39
  • Annual completions: 578
  • Online programs available

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North Carolina Respiratory Therapy Salary Snapshot

North Carolina
North Carolina Median Pay $80,090 $38.51 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $82,280 $39.56 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 29-1126 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • CoARC accreditation status
  • Clinical rotation sites and hours
  • NBRC exam prep and pass rates
  • Associate vs bachelor’s entry options
  • State licensure steps after graduation

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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