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Emergency Medical Technology in New Mexico

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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in New Mexico

In 2020-2021, 518 students earned their Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) degrees in NM.

In this state, Emergency Medical Technology is the 10th most popular major out of a total 63 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology Majors in New Mexico

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 343
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 343
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 343
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 105
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 105
Associate Degree 45
Bachelor’s Degree 25

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, 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 Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 49.0%
  • White: 36.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 11.2%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in New Mexico

2,780 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 New Mexico

A typical salary for a emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) grad in the state is $35,660, compared to a typical salary of $37,760 nationwide.

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

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

In their early career, CNM grads earn an average salary of $28,172. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,322. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. 90% of the teachers are full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,698 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The student loan default rate is 7.90% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,302.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,028 Total Students

A typical student attending NMSU Dona Ana will pay a net price of $5,292. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,814 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

San Juan College

Farmington
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,052 after earning their degree at this institution.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,174 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 96% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,716 after earning their degree at this institution.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
929 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
941 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. A typical student attending NMSU Alamogordo will pay a net price of $6,766. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,046 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,375. 93% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $32,716 after graduation.

Emergency Medical Technology Careers in NM

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

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $133,800
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 10% $33,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Respiratory Care Therapy 52
Surgical Technology 43
Radiologic Technology 42
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 23
Physician Assistant 17
Athletic Training 12
Electroneurodiagnostic Technology 6

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View Nationwide Emergency Medical Technology Report

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