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Emergency Medical Technology in Iowa

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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 420 students earned their Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) degrees in IA.

In terms of popularity, Emergency Medical Technology is the 37th most popular major in the state out of a total 102 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology Majors in Iowa

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 333
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 333
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 333
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 56
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 56
Associate Degree 31

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.2%
  • White: 68.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 16.7%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in Iowa

There are 5,300 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 Iowa

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

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

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,906. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,553 after earning their degree at this institution. 82% of students get financical aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,162 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $8,097. 34% of the teachers are full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,557. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,042 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,532. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,704 Total Students

In their early career, Iowa Central Community College grads earn an average salary of $32,467. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $9,695.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
869 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,376 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. 91% of students get financical aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.10%. This public school has an average net price of $10,227.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,279 Total Students

34% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,242. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,962 after earning their degree at this institution.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,260 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. A typical student attending Southeastern Community College will pay a net price of $7,005. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,360 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,342 after graduation. 32% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 7.60% which is lower than average.

Emergency Medical Technology Careers in IA

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

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $131,150
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 11% $34,600

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Radiologic Technology 153
Physician Assistant 153
Athletic Training 79
Surgical Technology 53
Respiratory Care Therapy 52
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 33
Nuclear Medical Technology 8
Electroneurodiagnostic Technology 4

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