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March 14, 2026Respiratory Care

Perceived Benefits and Career Impact of a Master of Science in Respiratory Care: Graduates' Perspectives and Thematic Analysis

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BCBenjamin G. Caldwell-ChadwickMKMegan Spurny KosterKMKristen L. McHenry

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Overview

Survey reveals earning a graduate degree enhances professional skills and opens career pathways for graduates, highlighting long-term educational value.

Key Points

  • The study aims to explore perceived benefits and career impacts of a graduate degree in respiratory care from graduates' perspectives.
  • Conducted an online survey among graduates from 7 institutions
  • 299 surveys distributed across 6 graduate programs
  • 96 participants provided open-ended responses regarding MSRC benefits
  • Responses analyzed for thematic consistency and categorized.
  • 27.1% reported career progression due to the MSRC degree
  • 16.3% noted significant enhancement of professional skills
  • Graduates highlighted new career pathways beyond traditional roles
  • 12.5% expressed personal satisfaction and accomplishment from completing the MSRC program.

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Caldwell-Chadwick et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b4ba1818185d8a39802b2dhttps://doi.org/10.4187/respcare.20244138239
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