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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Georgia

In <nil>, 880 students earned their Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) degrees in GA.

As a degree choice, Emergency Medical Technology is the 37th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology Majors in Georgia

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 563
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 241
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 241
Associate Degree 76

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, a emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 22.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 62.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in Georgia

There are 14,560 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 Georgia

A typical salary for a emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) grad in the state is $33,950, compared to a typical salary of $37,760 nationwide.

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

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,996 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,326 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,289 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $4,038. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,068 Total Students

A typical student attending Lanier Technical College will pay a net price of $6,628. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,573 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,980 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,068. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#5

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,004 Total Students

In their early career, GTC grads earn an average salary of $34,693. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,953.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,370 Total Students

37% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. A typical student attending Albany Technical College will pay a net price of $8,622.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,614 Total Students

A typical student attending CGTC will pay a net price of $3,166. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
6,297 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,904. 93% of students get financical aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,582 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,071. 83% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Savannah Tech grads earn an average salary of $28,110.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,246 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

Emergency Medical Technology Careers in GA

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

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 24% $32,570

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Radiologic Technology 312
Physician Assistant 233
Respiratory Care Therapy 190
Medical Radiologic Technology 146
Surgical Technology 128
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 95
Athletic Training 57
Cardiovascular Technology 40

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