Program Overview

Online Health Science - Respiratory Therapy, M.S.

The online Master of Science in Health Science with a concentration in Respiratory Therapy at Georgia State University is designed for credentialed and experienced practitioners to advance in their careers. This program prepares students for clinical specialist certification, leadership and managerial positions, clinical teaching positions, and respiratory care research roles.

Program Overview

The program is comprised of 36 hours and can be completed in five semesters. It includes a health science core, specialization curriculum in respiratory therapy, and a thesis or project.

Admission Requirements

• Online application
• GRE score(s)
• Two letters of recommendation
• Resume
• Transcripts from all institutions attended

Admission FAQs

• Can the GRE be waived? Yes, with a current RRT credential and a minimum of 2 years of clinical respiratory therapy work experience.
• How often does the online respiratory therapy program accept students? The program accepts students for Fall, Spring, and Summer each year.
• What is the average GPA for admitted students? 3.0
• What is a competitive GPA for MS with RT applicants? 3.0-4.0

Curriculum

The program curriculum includes:

• Health science core (12 hours)
  • CNHP 6000 Research Methods for the Health and Human Science Professions
  • CNHP 6010 Graduate Medical Terminology
  • CNHP 7800 Interprofessional Collaborative for Advanced Practice
  • CNHP 8000 Trends Affecting Health Policies, Practices and Laws
  • CNHP 8010 Ethics and Leadership in Health Care
• Specialization curriculum (respiratory therapy) (18 hours)
• Thesis/project (6 hours)

Tuition and Fees

• $450 tuition per credit hour (same for all students, regardless of geographic location)
• $660 per semester online learning fee (if enrolled in 6 or more credit hours)

Career Outlook

Graduates of the online master's degree in respiratory therapy program may find employment in a variety of workplaces, including inpatient care at hospitals and outpatient care in clinics. The projected job growth rate for respiratory therapists is 23%, much higher than the average of 8% for all occupations. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Respiratory Therapists earn a median annual salary of $61,830. RTs with an M.S. in RT in the Atlanta area are averaging salaries of $100,000+ annually.

Program Highlights

• Flexible online courses that work with your schedule
• Lower cost for an online education with the same quality and stability of our in-person RT program
• Well-respected program with over 50 years of providing respiratory therapy education at Georgia State University
• Online degree accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SAS-COC)
• Taught by the same internationally and nationally recognized faculty as our in-person RT program
• Research opportunities and clinical experience
• Advanced practice coursework
• Interprofessional education

Application Deadlines

• Fall: June 1
• Spring: September 15
• Summer: January 15

Affording Your Online Health Science - Respiratory Therapy, M.S. Degree

Georgia State is dedicated to providing affordable and accessible programs for all prospective students. The university offers financial assistance and scholarships to support students through their education. Students can use the Student Financial Services Guided Paths to walk through the Financial Aid Process and learn about all options for financing their education.