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Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Associate Degrees in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

3,412 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 511 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 24 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.6% of emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,412 people earned their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). This makes it the 41st most popular associate degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Basic Certificate 18,429
Undergraduate Certificate 5,785
Associate Degree 3,412
Bachelor’s Degree 350
Master’s Degree 8
Graduate Certificate 2

Earnings of Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Majors With Associate Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) students who are associate degree holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). About 63.0% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2,149
Women 1,263
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The racial-ethnic distribution of emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 48
Black or African American 116
Hispanic or Latino 513
White 2,480
International Students 20
Other Races/Ethnicities 235
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There are 511 colleges that offer an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

68 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) students seekingan associate degree is Sinclair Community College. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Sinclair Community College. Of these students, 24% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
63 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ivy Tech Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 51% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
57 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors who are seeking their associate degree is Broward College. Each year, around 33,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from BC. Of these students, 15% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

44 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cuyahoga Community College District is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Each year, around 18,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Cuyahoga Community College District. About 24% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
39 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
96% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors who are seeking their associate degree is Miami Dade College. Each year, around 46,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from MDC. About 18% of this group were women, and 96% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

South Louisiana Community College

Lafayette, Louisiana
35 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

South Louisiana Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from South Louisiana Community College. Of these students, 45% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

35 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Chemeketa Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Chemeketa Community College. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.

34 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hillsborough Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Each year, around 19,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from HCC. About 24% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, Florida
33 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors who are seeking their associate degree is Palm Beach State College. Each year, around 26,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Palm Beach State College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

#10

American Medical Academy

Miami, Florida
32 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American Medical Academy comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from American Medical Academy. About 12% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Pima Community College

Tucson, Arizona
32 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pima Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Roughly 15,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Pima County Community College District. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.

#10

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville, North Carolina
32 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fayetteville Technical Community College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from FTCC. Of these students, 46% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Lenoir Community College

Kinston, North Carolina
31 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lenoir Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Lenoir Community College. Of these students, 38% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, Florida
31 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Daytona State College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Each year, around 12,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Daytona State College. About 30% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, Illinois
30 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of DuPage is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from COD. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

HCI College

West Palm Beach, Florida
29 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

HCI College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Roughly 700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from HCI College. Of these students, 10% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas
29 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
96% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

South Texas College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Each year, around 28,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from South Texas College. Of these students, 20% were women and 96% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Davidson County Community College

Thomasville, North Carolina
26 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Davidson County Community College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from DCCC. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#19

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, New Mexico
25 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
73% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors who are seeking their associate degree is Central New Mexico Community College. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from CNM. Of these students, 53% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Mesa Community College

Mesa, Arizona
25 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mesa Community College. Roughly 16,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Mesa Community College. Of these students, 21% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

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References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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