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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Colorado

1,175 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Emergency Medical Technology is the 27th most popular major out of a total 90 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology Majors in Colorado

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 1,047
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 71
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 71
Associate Degree 55
Bachelor’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.9%
  • White: 72.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in Colorado

There are 9,510 people in the state and 456,690 people in the nation working in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) jobs.

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Wages for Emergency Medical Technology Jobs in Colorado

In this state, emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) grads earn an average of $42,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $37,760.

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There are 9 colleges in Colorado that offer emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,035 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,822. 42% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,845 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,088. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

#3

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
14% Graduation Rate
5,134 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $6,002.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,938 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,392 Total Students

In their early career, NJC grads earn an average salary of $35,063. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,940 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,839 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,208 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,897 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,530 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,682. The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,500 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,909. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average.

Emergency Medical Technology Careers in CO

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

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 36% $116,840
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 32% $38,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Radiologic Technology 196
Surgical Technology 138
Physician Assistant 124
Respiratory Care Therapy 79
Athletic Training 18
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 15

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