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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Pennsylvania

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

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 128
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 128
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 22
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 22
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 22
Associate Degree 15

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: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 15.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 66.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in Pennsylvania

25,150 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 Pennsylvania

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) grads earn an average of $33,980 in the state and $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
9,989 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. In their early career, Delaware County Community College grads earn an average salary of $34,913. This public school has an average net price of $10,459.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,217 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 23%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,454 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,423.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,565 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $25,181.

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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