Emergency Medical Technology at Palm Beach State College
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Palm Beach State College is located in Lake Worth, FL.
During the most recent reporting year, 199 emergency medical technology degrees were awarded at Palm Beach State College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Palm Beach State College
Many students take online classes at Palm Beach State College. Of 25,916 students, 10,964 (42%) studied exclusively online and 7,206 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Emergency Medical Technology Rankings at Palm Beach State College
Rankings can help you compare Palm Beach State College’s Emergency Medical Technology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #5 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 128 |
| Best Value | Florida | #23 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #48 of 388 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #150 of 199 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #369 of 561 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Emergency Medical Technology graduates at Palm Beach State College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Emergency Medical Technology graduates at Palm Beach State College are 19% women (38) and 81% men (161).
Emergency Medical Technology Associate’s Program at Palm Beach State College
Among the 15 associate’s emergency medical technology degrees awarded at Palm Beach State College, 13% were women (2) and 87% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Emergency Medical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Palm Beach State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 53% of Emergency Medical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Palm Beach State College, higher than the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Emergency Medical Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Emergency Medical Technology program at Palm Beach State College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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
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