Respiratory Care Program Costs

student studying in health and science center

The following is a list of program fees for applicants accepted into the program. These figures may change due to price increases. For more information on tuition, visit Tuition & Fees.

Estimated Program Costs

Item Estimated Cost Resources / Breakdown
Non-Refundable College of DuPage Application  $20.00  
Non-Refundable Associate Degree RESP Program Application Fee  $50.00  
In-District Tuition (64 credits) $9,984.00
  • 46 credits of Respiratory Care courses x $156/credit = $7,176.00
  • 18 credits of General Education courses $156/credit = $2,808.00
Course Fees $1,431.00
  • Two-years malpractice insurance included
Uniform $250.00
  • Lab coat, scrubs, stethoscope
Books $1,094.00
  • Program only; print books plus software license fee.Cost through Follett Bookstore
Criminal Background Check $73.99 Clinical Requirement Packet
Mandatory Drug Testing $135.98 ($67.99 per year) Clinical Requirement Packet
Medical Document Manager $20.49 Clinical Requirement Packet
Clinical Requirements  Varies  
Software License Key $100.00  
AARC membership $50.00
  • 25.00/year for entirety of program 
 Estimated Total $13,209.46 + Clinical Requirements  
People on stairway

Take the Next Step

Whether you’re exploring, applying or planning your path, COD makes it easy to get started.

ApplySteps to Enrollment