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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 4,948 students earned their Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) degrees in FL.

As a degree choice, Emergency Medical Technology is the 19th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology Majors in Florida

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 3,402
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3,402
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3,402
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,078
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,078
Associate Degree 468

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.3%
  • White: 55.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in Florida

20,380 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 Florida

In this state, emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) grads earn an average of $35,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $37,760.

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There are 11 colleges in Florida that offer emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
33,243 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,351. 74% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,177 a year.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
46,523 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.00%. 22% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,532 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,949.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
26,666 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 29 to 1. 37% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
527 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,967 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

#6

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,728 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,866. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time.

#7

HCI College

West Palm Beach
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
709 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.40% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $24,705. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,298 Total Students

27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 34%. The 9.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

Valencia College

Orlando
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
45,949 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,354.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,141 Total Students

24% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.70%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,950.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,344 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,497 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending FSCJ will pay a net price of $3,129. 37% of the teachers are full time.

Emergency Medical Technology Careers in FL

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

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 33% $61,080
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 19% $33,620

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Physician Assistant 668
Medical Radiologic Technology 503
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 495
Radiologic Technology 485
Respiratory Care Therapy 441
Surgical Technology 230
Athletic Training 202
Cardiovascular Technology 102

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