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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Colorado

1,336 students earned Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

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 1,206
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,206
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,206
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 78
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 78
Associate Degree 52

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: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.2%
  • White: 75.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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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
6,029 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,932. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#2

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,506 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 93%.

#3

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,315 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,450.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,551 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,293 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $32,142 after graduation.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,981 Total Students

In their early career, Aims Community College grads earn an average salary of $33,543. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. 100% of the teachers are full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,835 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,964 a year. The 9.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,001 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,265. In their early career, Arapahoe Community College grads earn an average salary of $37,760. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.70%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,404 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,293 a year.

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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