what is the difference between getting a Associates and a Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy.?

Question

i want to go into respiratory therapy and i am not sure if it is more beneficial to go for my bachelors then my associates. the associates and bachelors seem to both prepare you for the CRT exam where as the bachelors also prepares you for the RRT exam. The Bachelors program seems to have more classes as well of course..are these the only differences. Will pay be higher for the bachelors?

Answer 1

The difference? Two years, a degree that means something and several thousand dollars a year -- not to mention more options.

An Associate's Degree isn't really taken very seriously. If someone leaves a community college after two years, they give him an associates degree. Do you know what they call someone who leaves Harvard with a 4.0 average after two years? A college dropout.

Get the four year degree. It will do two things for you. The first is that you will be able to get a better job as a respiratory therapist. The second is that if you ever want to do something else, you can -- because you have a BS.

Answer 2

When you have your Bachelors degree you do get paid more than just having your Associates.
And you'll be taking courses for four years instead of two, so you'll probably learn more and get a better job.

Answer 3

an associates is like a diploma but a bachelors is a more dignifying form of degree. it is more recognized and can take you places. some companies will not hire you with just an associates

Answer 4

its like nursing, diploma nurses don't get paid as much, but then, they also don't have as much responsibility. You can't be a head nurse if you are only a diploma nurse, and most places will not accept you for OR or NICU upgrading courses unless you have your bachelors' degree