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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in California

3,347 students earned Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) degrees in California in the <nil> year.

An Emergency Medical Technology major is the 46th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology Majors in California

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 2,743
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 415
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 415
Associate Degree 186
Bachelor’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.4%
  • White: 47.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in California

32,970 people in the state and 456,690 in the nation are employed in jobs related to emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic).

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Wages for Emergency Medical Technology Jobs in California

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) grads earn an average of $39,350 in the state and $37,760 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,438 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,286. The full-time teacher rate is 32%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,786 a year.

#2

Palomar College

San Marcos
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,566 Total Students

79% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,807.

#3

Ventura College

Ventura
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,741 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Victor Valley College

Victorville
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,967 Total Students

The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,844 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,987.

#4

Moreno Valley College

Moreno Valley
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,694 Total Students

A typical student attending Moreno Valley College will pay a net price of $1,443. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

El Camino College

Torrance
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,675 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,414 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,022. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,849 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. Graduates earn an average $31,346 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,039.

#4

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
24,479 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,223. 48% of the teachers are full time. 28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,260 Total Students

In their early career, CHC grads earn an average salary of $31,687. This public school has an average net price of $18,140. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,447 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending City College of San Francisco will pay a net price of $5,498. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,730 a year.

Emergency Medical Technology Careers in CA

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

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 21% $32,050

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Respiratory Care Therapy 914
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 838
Radiologic Technology 624
Physician Assistant 587
Cardiovascular Technology 231
MRI Technician 200
Surgical Technology 177
Athletic Training 136

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