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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 328 students earned their Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) degrees in LA.

In this state, Emergency Medical Technology is the 27th most popular major out of a total 86 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology Majors in Louisiana

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 160
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 160
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 110
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 110
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 110
Associate Degree 58

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 15.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 74.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in Louisiana

4,690 people in the state and 456,690 in the nation are employed in jobs related to emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic).

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Wages for Emergency Medical Technology Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) grads earn an average of $36,930. Nationwide, they make an average of $37,760.

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There are 4 colleges in Louisiana that offer emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,855 Total Students

A typical student attending South Louisiana Community College will pay a net price of $8,753. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,939 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 54%.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,376 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,013 a year. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,245.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,090 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,837.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,874 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $9,739. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

Emergency Medical Technology Careers in LA

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

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $83,100

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Radiologic Technology 245
Physician Assistant 91
Surgical Technology 66
Respiratory Care Therapy 63
Athletic Training 20
Cardiovascular Technology 18
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 17
Electroneurodiagnostic Technology 10

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View Nationwide Emergency Medical Technology Report

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