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Emergency Medical Technology at Kirkwood Community College
If you plan to study Emergency Medical Technology, you may want to check out the program at Kirkwood Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Kirkwood Community College is in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Online & Distance Learning at Kirkwood Community College
Many students take online classes at Kirkwood Community College. Among 12,763 students, 2,770 (22%) studied exclusively online and 4,897 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Emergency Medical Technology Rankings at Kirkwood Community College
Rankings can help you compare Kirkwood Community College’s Emergency Medical Technology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #3 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #17 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #31 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #320 of 388 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #379 of 561 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Emergency Medical Technology Graduates
Those who complete Emergency Medical Technology program at Kirkwood Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Emergency Medical Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Paramedics | $62,670 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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