An
unprecedented demand for respiratory therapists exists today
throughout the United States.
There are many more job vacancies than new therapist graduates.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, demand is expected
to increase by over 45% through the year 2010. Since 1990, 100% of
the University of Mary/St. Alexius respiratory therapy graduates have
found jobs either before or immediately upon graduation.
Many soon move into leadership positions.
Salaries vary with
geographical regions in the United States.
Sign-on bonuses and paid moving expenses are common in this
high-demand profession. Students
often receive employment offers months before graduation.
It is not uncommon for new graduates to earn starting base
salaries over $40,000 annually, even before they take the
credentialing exams. University
of Mary/St. Alexius Respiratory Therapy Program graduates enjoy a
national reputation for quality and competence, and are in high
demand.
The Respiratory Therapy Program is unique in that it offers additional education and training in complex physiological
invasive and non-invasive monitoring and diagnostics techniques. This additional education prepares students for work in a wide variety of settings.
University of Mary / St. Alexius graduates have an employment edge
because of their national reputation for excellence.