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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Texas

In <nil>, 1,598 students earned their Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) degrees in TX.

In this state, Emergency Medical Technology is the 24th most popular major out of a total 139 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology Majors in Texas

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 663
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 663
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 636
Associate Degree 273
Bachelor’s Degree 26

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.3%
  • White: 50.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in Texas

There are 33,380 people in the state and 456,690 people in the nation working in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) jobs.

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Wages for Emergency Medical Technology Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) grad in the state is $36,620, compared to a typical salary of $37,760 nationwide.

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

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
28,962 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. 92% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $1,291.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,499 Total Students

In their early career, UT Health San Antonio grads earn an average salary of $66,533. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,107 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $32,668 after graduation. 92% of the teachers are full time.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
35,609 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.00%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Austin Community College District will pay a net price of $6,612.

#5

San Antonio College

San Antonio
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,677 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $5,157. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

#6

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
68,653 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,654. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
69,171 Total Students

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, El Centro College grads earn an average salary of $32,469. 39% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Galveston College

Galveston
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,870 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,955 a year. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

Weatherford College

Weatherford
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,421 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,925. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,183 a year.

#10

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,395 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Emergency Medical Technology Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $107,590
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 20% $34,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Radiologic Technology 958
Respiratory Care Therapy 608
Physician Assistant 525
Surgical Technology 473
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 428
Athletic Training 238
Medical Radiologic Technology 123
Nuclear Medical Technology 48

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