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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in California

3,449 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 2,962
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2,962
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2,962
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 317
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 317
Associate Degree 167
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: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 39.2%
  • White: 42.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 11.0%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in California

In this state, there are 32,970 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 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
14,605 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,200. The full-time teacher rate is 32%. 28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Palomar College

San Marcos
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,141 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,982. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 32%.

#3

Ventura College

Ventura
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,789 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 29 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,590.

#4

Victor Valley College

Victorville
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,777 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,477. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time.

#4

Moreno Valley College

Moreno Valley
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,158 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,818. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. 24% of the teachers are full time.

#4

El Camino College

Torrance
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,418 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,095. In their early career, El Camino College grads earn an average salary of $31,801. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,422 Total Students

A typical student attending American River will pay a net price of $5,561. 90% of students get financical aid. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
24,903 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 29 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $5,495. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,012 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 15%. Graduates earn an average $29,824 after graduation. A typical student attending CHC will pay a net price of $17,587.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,707 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,043 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 51% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,382.

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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