ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Carrington College’s Respiratory Therapy program prepares graduates to work in a variety of medical settings helping patients work on breathing and other respiratory problems.
We are accepting applications for the next cohort starting in July 2026
Thank you for contacting us. We’re here to help you achieve your goals of becoming a Respiratory Therapist. Here you’ll find all the resources and support you need to apply for the July 2025 Program.
1. Do your Research
Start Here
You’ll learn about our program, curriculum, and the complete lists of prerequisites that are required to be accepted in the Respiratory Therapy Program.
Find Your Path to Change
Then check out the Respiratory Therapy brochure for more information.
2. Learn How to Pay for School
Academic Catalog
Take a look at our CATALOG to learn more about tuition, or call us for more information. Financial Aid is available to those who qualify.
3. START THE APPLICATION PROCESS
- Submit one official transcript from each college attended for evaluation. An official transcript from each college or university you have attended is needed to begin the application process. They may be sent electronically to k.miyagishima@carrington.edu or can be mailed to the campus: 8344 West Mineral King, Visalia, CA 93291
- Once the transcripts are evaluated (the process takes 5-7 business days), you can access the application on the website see link above.
- Your 25/62 FAFSA may be required to be complete along with the Carrington College school code #009748 before your first financial aid appointment is scheduled.
- The Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam will need to be taken on your initial appointment with a minimum score of 18.
Respiratory Therapy Program Overview
- Selection is based on a point system: candidates who earn the most points are offered seats in the programs.
- RT IS A FULL-TIME, 19 MONTH PROGRAM
Students will be in classes and/or clinical 4-5 days a week. - TUITION: $57,265.**
Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call.
KRISTIN MIYAGISHIMA
k.miyagishima@carrington.edu
Carrington College – Visalia Campus
8344 West Mineral King, Visalia, CA 93291
*FAFSA (registered trademark R) is a registered trademark of the US department of education.
**The tuition listed above is correct as of May 2025. Carrington College reserves the right to change the tuition rate listed.
The latest tuition rates are listed in the Academic Catalog.
Student loans, grants and scholarships are available to those who quality.
Visit Carrington College Consumer Information for more information on program outcomes.
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