Emergency Medical Technology at Kirkwood Community College
If you plan to study Emergency Medical Technology, you may want to check out the program at Kirkwood Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Kirkwood Community College is in Cedar Rapids, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 13 emergency medical technology degrees were granted at Kirkwood Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Kirkwood Community College
Many students take online classes at Kirkwood Community College. Among 12,763 students, 2,770 (22%) studied exclusively online and 4,897 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Emergency Medical Technology Rankings at Kirkwood Community College
Rankings can help you compare Kirkwood Community College’s Emergency Medical Technology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #3 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #17 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #31 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #320 of 388 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #379 of 561 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Emergency Medical Technology graduates at Kirkwood Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Emergency Medical Technology graduates at Kirkwood Community College are 31% women (4) and 69% men (9).
Emergency Medical Technology Associate’s Program at Kirkwood Community College
Among the 8 associate’s emergency medical technology graduates at Kirkwood Community College, 25% were women (2) and 75% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Emergency Medical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Kirkwood Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Emergency Medical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Kirkwood Community College, below the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Emergency Medical Technology Graduates
Those who complete Emergency Medical Technology program at Kirkwood Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Emergency Medical Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Paramedics | $62,670 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.