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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 45 students earned their Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) degrees in NJ.

As a degree choice, Emergency Medical Technology is the 40th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 42
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.8%
  • White: 68.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 12,650 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 New Jersey

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) grads earn an average of $37,460 in the state and $37,760 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in New Jersey that offer emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,316 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,298 Total Students

76% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.10%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,409 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. In their early career, Bergen Community College grads earn an average salary of $35,687. 32% of the teachers are full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,039 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,899. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,122 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,900 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Emergency Medical Technology Careers in NJ

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

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 21% $92,890
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 9% $32,520

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Cardiovascular Technology 165
Medical Radiologic Technology 143
Respiratory Care Therapy 90
Radiologic Technology 86
Physician Assistant 81
Surgical Technology 80
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 64
Athletic Training 62

View all majors related to Emergency Medical Technology

View Nationwide Emergency Medical Technology Report

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