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

3,607 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 511 schools in the United States where you can get your associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic). Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.3% of emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) graduates were international students.

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

In 2020-2021, 3,607 earned their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic). This earns it the #12 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

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 17,138
Undergraduate Certificate 5,524
Associate Degree 3,607
Bachelor’s Degree 362

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

The data on debt ranges for emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) majors who have their associate degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic). About 64.2% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2,316
Women 1,291
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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 53
Black or African American 136
Hispanic or Latino 489
White 2,643
International Students 12
Other Races/Ethnicities 274
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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
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sinclair Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 associate degrees were handed out to emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) majors at Sinclair Community College. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.

#2

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
63 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 associate degrees were handed out to emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) majors at Ivy Tech Community College. About 44% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
57 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
51% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 associate degrees were handed out to emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) majors at BC. Of these students, 21% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

44 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cuyahoga Community College District comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic). Each year, around 18,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 associate degrees were handed out to emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) majors at Cuyahoga Community College District. Of these students, 9% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
39 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
85% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Miami Dade College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic). Each year, around 46,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) from MDC. Of these students, 15% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

35 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
9% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) from Chemeketa Community College. Of these students, 23% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

South Louisiana Community College

Lafayette, Louisiana
35 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

South Louisiana 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 5,800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 associate degrees were handed out to emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) majors at South Louisiana Community College. Of these students, 34% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

34 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) majors who are seeking their associate degree is Hillsborough Community College. Each year, around 19,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) from HCC. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 12% were women.

#9

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, Florida
33 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
33% 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. The emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) program at Palm Beach State College awarded 33 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 36% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Pima Community College

Tucson, Arizona
32 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pima 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 15,500 attend the school each year. The emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) program at Pima Community College awarded 32 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

#10

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville, North Carolina
32 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fayetteville Technical Community College. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) from FTCC. Of these students, 38% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

American Medical Academy

Miami, Florida
32 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American Medical Academy is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic). Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) from American Medical Academy. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.

#13

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, Florida
31 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
23% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) from Daytona State College. Of these students, 29% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Lenoir Community College

Kinston, North Carolina
31 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lenoir Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic). Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 associate degrees were handed out to emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) majors at Lenoir Community College. Of these students, 32% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, Illinois
30 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of DuPage comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic). Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) from COD. Of these students, 27% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas
29 Yearly Graduations
38% Women

South Texas College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic). Each year, around 28,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 associate degrees were handed out to emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) majors at South Texas College. About 38% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

HCI College

West Palm Beach, Florida
29 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
34% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) from HCI College. Of these students, 10% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Davidson County Community College

Thomasville, North Carolina
26 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
8% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) from DCCC. Of these students, 46% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Mesa Community College

Mesa, Arizona
25 Yearly Graduations
16% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mesa Community College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic). Roughly 16,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 associate degrees were handed out to emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) majors at Mesa Community College. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.

#19

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, California
25 Yearly Graduations
8% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Foothill College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic). Roughly 14,600 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) from Foothill College. Of these students, 8% were women and 52% 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.

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