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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Alabama

1,050 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Emergency Medical Technology major is the 9th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology Majors in Alabama

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 726
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 726
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 726
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 146
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 146
Associate Degree 98
Bachelor’s Degree 80

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 10.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 76.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 5,710 people employed in jobs related to an emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) degree, compared to 456,690 nationwide.

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Wages for Emergency Medical Technology Jobs in Alabama

In this state, emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) grads earn an average of $30,260. Nationwide, they make an average of $37,760.

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There are 11 colleges in Alabama that offer emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
18,533 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $11,241. The student to faculty ratio is 39 to 1. The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,526 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. In their early career, Jeff State grads earn an average salary of $30,686. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,829 after graduation. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at USA. This public school has an average net price of $16,826.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,950 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,999 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 95% of students get financical aid.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,530 Total Students

36% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,681 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,807 a year.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,204 Total Students

In their early career, Bevill State Community College grads earn an average salary of $26,570. The full-time teacher rate is 30%. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,278 Total Students

A typical student attending Calhoun Community College will pay a net price of $6,267. The full-time teacher rate is 42%. In their early career, Calhoun Community College grads earn an average salary of $28,285.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,360 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,166.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,993 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. In their early career, GSCC grads earn an average salary of $24,906. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,526 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. 95% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $24,217 after graduation.

Emergency Medical Technology Careers in AL

Some of the careers emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 35% $95,190
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 18% $29,740

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic).

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Radiologic Technology 182
Physician Assistant 124
Respiratory Care Therapy 116
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 88
Surgical Technology 53
Athletic Training 44
Nuclear Medical Technology 12

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View Nationwide Emergency Medical Technology Report

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