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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Nebraska

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

In terms of popularity, Emergency Medical Technology is the 18th most popular major in the state out of a total 95 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 39
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 18
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 18
Bachelor’s Degree 15
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 8
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 8
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8
Master’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, 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 Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.2%
  • White: 82.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in Nebraska

In this state, there are 2,600 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 Nebraska

In this state, emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) grads earn an average of $33,130. Nationwide, they make an average of $37,760.

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

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
8,770 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,218. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,328 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The student loan default rate of 8.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,974 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,069. Graduates earn an average $31,468 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.30%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,075 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 17% are considered full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,291.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,244 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 67% of students get financical aid. 20% of the teachers are full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,105 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,819 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,625 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending WNCC will pay a net price of $4,958. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Emergency Medical Technology Careers in NE

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

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 11% $31,560
Health Specialties Professors 6% $81,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Physician Assistant 122
Medical Radiologic Technology 77
Radiologic Technology 73
Respiratory Care Therapy 57
Surgical Technology 51
Athletic Training 47
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 40
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 38

View all majors related to Emergency Medical Technology

View Nationwide Emergency Medical Technology Report

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