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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Illinois

755 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 36th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology Majors in Illinois

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 461
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 461
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 461
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 182
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 182
Associate Degree 111
Bachelor’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.6%
  • White: 71.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 20,860 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 Illinois

A typical salary for a emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) grad in the state is $41,940, compared to a typical salary of $37,760 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in Illinois that offer emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

#1

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,010 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,382. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,559 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

27% of the teachers are full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.90%.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,026 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $1,901. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,650 after earning their degree at this institution.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,858 after graduation. 62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending SWIC will pay a net price of $6,995.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,683 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 8.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,972.

#5

Parkland College

Champaign
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,758 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,184.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,881 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,634. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 29% of the teachers are full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,245 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,998 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,854 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 9.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, College of Lake County grads earn an average salary of $32,569.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,802 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,280 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Rend Lake College will pay a net price of $6,295.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,626 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 37%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,869 after earning their degree at this institution.

Emergency Medical Technology Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 14% $85,020
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 10% $31,480

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Radiologic Technology 476
Physician Assistant 314
Medical Radiologic Technology 203
Surgical Technology 191
Respiratory Care Therapy 163
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 101
Athletic Training 75
Cardiovascular Technology 44

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