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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Mississippi

115 students earned Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) degrees in Mississippi in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Emergency Medical Technology is the 22nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology Majors in Mississippi

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 58
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 58
Associate Degree 56
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.9%
  • White: 90.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 1.7%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in Mississippi

There are 4,080 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 Mississippi

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) grads earn an average of $33,310 in the state and $37,760 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Mississippi that offer emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Graduates earn an average $25,423 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,535 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,187. Graduates earn an average $26,152 after graduation.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,003 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. In their early career, MCC grads earn an average salary of $23,796. 91% of students get financical aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,092 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,449. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 58%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,181 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,035. In their early career, Hinds Community College grads earn an average salary of $23,615. 64% of the teachers are full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 49% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,086.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,612 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Graduates earn an average $19,193 after graduation. 99% of students get financical aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

A typical student attending Copiah-Lincoln Community College will pay a net price of $3,833. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,392 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,940. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,112 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

Emergency Medical Technology Careers in MS

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

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $0
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 4% $32,050

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Radiologic Technology 158
Surgical Technology 100
Respiratory Care Therapy 94
Athletic Training 32
Physician Assistant 31
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 12
Cardiovascular Technology 7
Nuclear Medical Technology 5

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