Emergency Medical Technology at Portland Community College
If you are interested in studying Emergency Medical Technology, consider the program at Portland Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Portland Community College is located in Portland, OR.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 126 emergency medical technology degrees were granted at Portland Community College.
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Studying Online at Portland Community College
Online coursework is an option at Portland Community College. Among 20,861 students, 8,399 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,481 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Emergency Medical Technology Rankings at Portland Community College
Use these rankings to compare Portland Community College’s Emergency Medical Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #5 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #10 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 388 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #41 of 59 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #371 of 561 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Emergency Medical Technology graduates at Portland Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Emergency Medical Technology graduates at Portland Community College are 40% women (50) and 60% men (76).
Emergency Medical Technology Associate’s Program at Portland Community College
Among the 12 associate’s emergency medical technology degrees awarded at Portland Community College, 25% were women (3) and 75% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Emergency Medical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Portland Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Emergency Medical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Portland Community 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Emergency Medical Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Emergency Medical Technology program at Portland Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Emergency Medical Technology majors, 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.