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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Tennessee

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

An Emergency Medical Technology major is the 42nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology Majors in Tennessee

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 843
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 843
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 843
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 111
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 111
Associate Degree 38

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 86.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in Tennessee

12,500 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 Tennessee

In this state, emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) grads earn an average of $36,600. Nationwide, they make an average of $37,760.

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There are 8 colleges in Tennessee that offer emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,742 Total Students

In their early career, WSCC grads earn an average salary of $28,776. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,418. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,616 Total Students

In their early career, Motlow grads earn an average salary of $30,699. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 43%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,397 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,356 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,203 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,371 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,906 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,452 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,450 after earning their degree at this institution.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,074 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Cleveland State Community College will pay a net price of $7,323. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,650 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 8.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Emergency Medical Technology Careers in TN

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

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 21% $34,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Physician Assistant 415
Radiologic Technology 185
Respiratory Care Therapy 172
Medical Radiologic Technology 134
Surgical Technology 130
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 55
Athletic Training 37
Cardiovascular Technology 31

View all majors related to Emergency Medical Technology

View Nationwide Emergency Medical Technology Report

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