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Associate Degrees in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

3,412 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
An associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) is offered at 511 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 24% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.6% of emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,412 people earned their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). This makes it the 11th most popular associate degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Basic Certificate 18,429
Undergraduate Certificate 5,785
Associate Degree 3,412
Bachelor’s Degree 350
Master’s Degree 8
Graduate Certificate 2

Earnings of Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Majors With Associate Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). About 63.0% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2,149
Women 1,263
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The racial-ethnic distribution of emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 48
Black or African American 116
Hispanic or Latino 513
White 2,480
International Students 20
Other Races/Ethnicities 235
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There are 511 colleges that offer an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

68 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) students seekingan associate degree is Sinclair Community College. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Sinclair Community College. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.

#2

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
63 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.

#3

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
57 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Broward College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Each year, around 33,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from BC. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women.

44 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors who are seeking their associate degree is Cuyahoga Community College District. Each year, around 18,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Cuyahoga Community College District. Of these students, 24% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
39 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
96% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Miami Dade College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Each year, around 46,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from MDC. Of these students, 18% were women and 96% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

35 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors who are seeking their associate degree is Chemeketa Community College. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Chemeketa Community College. About 19% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

South Louisiana Community College

Lafayette, Louisiana
35 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

South Louisiana Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from South Louisiana Community College. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.

34 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hillsborough Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Each year, around 19,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from HCC. Of these students, 24% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, Florida
33 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Palm Beach State College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Each year, around 26,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Palm Beach State College. About 25% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Pima Community College

Tucson, Arizona
32 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pima Community College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Roughly 15,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Pima County Community College District. About 11% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville, North Carolina
32 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fayetteville Technical Community College. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from FTCC. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.

#10

American Medical Academy

Miami, Florida
32 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American Medical Academy is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from American Medical Academy. Of these students, 12% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, Florida
31 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors who are seeking their associate degree is Daytona State College. Each year, around 12,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Daytona State College. Of these students, 30% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Lenoir Community College

Kinston, North Carolina
31 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lenoir Community College. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Lenoir Community College. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

#15

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, Illinois
30 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of DuPage. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from COD. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#16

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas
29 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
96% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

South Texas College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Each year, around 28,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from South Texas College. Around 96% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.

#16

HCI College

West Palm Beach, Florida
29 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors who are seeking their associate degree is HCI College. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from HCI College. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.

#18

Davidson County Community College

Thomasville, North Carolina
26 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors who are seeking their associate degree is Davidson County Community College. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from DCCC. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Mesa Community College

Mesa, Arizona
25 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mesa Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Roughly 16,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Mesa Community College. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.

#19

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, California
25 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors who are seeking their associate degree is Foothill College. Roughly 14,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Foothill College. About 22% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

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Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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Surgical Technology 4,981
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Medical Radiologic Technology 2,374

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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