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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in North Carolina

455 students earned Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Emergency Medical Technology is the 10th most popular major in the state out of a total 117 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 320
Bachelor’s Degree 82
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 53
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 53
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 53

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 6.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 81.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 20,850 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 North Carolina

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) grads earn an average of $36,200 in the state and $37,760 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,533 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,924.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,932 Total Students

In their early career, FTCC grads earn an average salary of $24,025. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,361 Total Students

A typical student attending Lenoir Community College will pay a net price of $4,005. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,765 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,760 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,600 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,109 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,602. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid.

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Gaston College

Dallas
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,345 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,347 after earning their degree at this institution. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,680 Total Students

53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,816 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,821 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. In their early career, Guilford Technical Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,923. This public school has an average net price of $10,898.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,399 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,061 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time.

Emergency Medical Technology Careers in NC

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

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $105,520
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 18% $35,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Physician Assistant 515
Radiologic Technology 367
Respiratory Care Therapy 202
Athletic Training 103
Surgical Technology 89
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 87
Nuclear Medical Technology 46
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 37

View all majors related to Emergency Medical Technology

View Nationwide Emergency Medical Technology Report

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