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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Kentucky

In <nil>, 394 students earned their Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) degrees in KY.

In this state, Emergency Medical Technology is the 28th most popular major out of a total 100 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology Majors in Kentucky

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 224
Associate Degree 73
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 72
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 72
Bachelor’s Degree 25

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 87.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 6,280 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 Kentucky

In this state, emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) grads earn an average of $31,430. Nationwide, they make an average of $37,760.

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There are 7 colleges in Kentucky that offer emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,984 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,089 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 92%. 93% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,239 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,843 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,041.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,111 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,014 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. A typical student attending SCC will pay a net price of $4,361.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,887 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 93%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $4,112.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
16,750 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. A typical student attending WKU will pay a net price of $11,691.

Emergency Medical Technology Careers in KY

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

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $59,220
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 10% $30,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Radiologic Technology 187
Respiratory Care Therapy 131
Physician Assistant 121
Surgical Technology 116
Medical Radiologic Technology 79
Athletic Training 58
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 35

View all majors related to Emergency Medical Technology

View Nationwide Emergency Medical Technology Report

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