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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Pennsylvania

In <nil>, 109 students earned their Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) degrees in PA.

In terms of popularity, Emergency Medical Technology is the 104th most popular major in the state out of a total 165 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology Majors in Pennsylvania

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 70
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 70
Associate Degree 27
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 12.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 72.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 25,150 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 Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) grad in the state is $33,980, compared to a typical salary of $37,760 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,706 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 54% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,048.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,977 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 29% of the teachers are full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,187 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,240 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 52% of the teachers are full time.

Emergency Medical Technology Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $79,920
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 13% $31,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Physician Assistant 1,216
Radiologic Technology 323
Athletic Training 288
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 199
Surgical Technology 192
Respiratory Care Therapy 183
Medical Radiologic Technology 179
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 119

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View Nationwide Emergency Medical Technology Report

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