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Emergency Medical Technology in Georgia

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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Georgia

1,055 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 751
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 751
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 751
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 229
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 229
Associate Degree 75

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: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 21.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
  • White: 65.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 14,560 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 Georgia

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) grads earn an average of $33,950 in the state and $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
5,232 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,956. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,608 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,010 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,045 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,823 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,089.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,432 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,834. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#5

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,576 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 25% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,696.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,022 Total Students

A typical student attending Albany Technical College will pay a net price of $663. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 32%.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,140 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,404. In their early career, CGTC grads earn an average salary of $24,689. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
6,509 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,520. Graduates earn an average $29,345 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,649 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $26,478 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,992. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,154 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,676 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

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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