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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Virginia

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

An Emergency Medical Technology major is the 20th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology Majors in Virginia

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 177
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 177
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 177
Associate Degree 158
Bachelor’s Degree 17
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 86.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 10,510 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 Virginia

In this state, emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) grads earn an average of $35,310. Nationwide, they make an average of $37,760.

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

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
52,873 Total Students

A typical student attending Northern Virginia Community College will pay a net price of $9,452. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,623 after earning their degree at this institution.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,050 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. In their early career, Patrick Henry grads earn an average salary of $25,290.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,066 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,769 Total Students

A typical student attending Tidewater Community College will pay a net price of $7,312. The full-time teacher rate is 31%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,151 a year.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,370 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,869. In their early career, Central Virginia Community College grads earn an average salary of $29,061. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,759 Total Students

A typical student attending Reynolds Community College will pay a net price of $5,935. In their early career, Reynolds Community College grads earn an average salary of $29,188. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,864 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,913. 27% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, PVCC grads earn an average salary of $30,519.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,256 Total Students

In their early career, TNCC grads earn an average salary of $28,948. 65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,440 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 62% get financial aid. The 8.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

ECPI University

Virginia Beach
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,353 Total Students

84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. In their early career, ECPI University grads earn an average salary of $34,780.

Emergency Medical Technology Careers in VA

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

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 31% $0
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 20% $33,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Physician Assistant 621
Radiologic Technology 271
Respiratory Care Therapy 112
Athletic Training 105
Surgical Technology 61
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 57
Medical Radiologic Technology 18
Cardiovascular Technology 12

View all majors related to Emergency Medical Technology

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