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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Texas

1,648 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 730
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 730
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 571
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 571
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 571
Associate Degree 320
Bachelor’s Degree 27

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: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 35.3%
  • White: 54.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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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

In this state, emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) grads earn an average of $36,620. Nationwide, they make an average of $37,760.

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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
28,233 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending South Texas College will pay a net price of $1,504. 59% of the teachers are full time.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,478 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. 6 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
10,654 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 91%. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,463.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
39,896 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,224. The full-time teacher rate is 38%.

#5

San Antonio College

San Antonio
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,231 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 8.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

#6

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
70,109 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. A typical student attending North Harris Montgomery will pay a net price of $8,711. Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
74,781 Total Students

In their early career, El Centro College grads earn an average salary of $31,105. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,739. The full-time teacher rate is 38%.

#7

Galveston College

Galveston
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,060 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,024 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

#9

Weatherford College

Weatherford
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,480 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,703 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,678 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,055 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 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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