Respiratory Therapy Schools
In Lynchburg, Virginia
Respiratory Therapy faculty can choose to work at only one respiratory therapy school in Lynchburg. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in respiratory therapy in the city of Lynchburg, which encompasses respiratory therapy training at the respiratory therapy associates degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Lynchburg Vs. Virginia Respiratory Therapy Employment
| Lynchburg | 90 |
| Virginia | 2,460 |
Exactly 90 of the 2,460 respiratory therapy professionals employed in Virginia, work in Lynchburg. Overall employment in Lynchburg has also increased.
Lynchburg Vs. Virginia Respiratory Therapy employment growth
| 2,510 | 2,440 | 2,400 | 2,480 | 2,460 |
| No data | 100 | 100 | 110 | 90 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Virginia
- Dark Yellow: Lynchburg
Respiratory Therapy VS. All professions salaries in Lynchburg
| No data | $45,750 | $47,230 | $43,780 | $44,640 |
| $32,190 | $32,950 | $34,090 | $35,420 | $36,360 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Respiratory Therapy in Lynchburg
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Lynchburg
In 2010 Lynchburg respiratory therapy professionals earned an average yearly salary of $44,640. The growth in the salary of respiratory therapy professionals in Lynchburg is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Respiratory therapy professionals in Lynchburg
10th percentile |
$34,100 |
25th percentile |
$39,740 |
50th percentile |
$44,340 |
75th percentile |
$50,680 |
90th percentile |
$56,920 |
Lynchburg respiratory therapy professionals earn a median yearly salary of $44,340. The difference in pay between the respiratory therapy professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 67%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $34,100 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $56,920 per year.
Average Salaries for Respiratory therapy professionals and related professions in Lynchburg
Respiratory Therapy |
$44,640 |
Nursing |
$54,593 |
Health Science |
$61,791 |
On average respiratory therapy professional salaries in Lynchburg are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Respiratory Therapy schools in Lynchburg
Many of Lynchburg's respiratory therapy professionals are graduates of the only accredited respiratory therapy school in the city.
Respiratory Therapy Programs Offered In Lynchburg
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
There is one degree and certificate program in respiratory therapy offered by Lynchburg's respiratory therapy school.
Student Completed Respiratory Therapy Degrees In Lynchburg
associate |
12 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 12 |
In 2010 approximately 12 students graduated from respiratory therapy courses.