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Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Bachelor’s Degrees in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

372 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 27 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a bachelor's degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 21 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 3.8% of emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) graduates were international students.

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

In 2021-2022, 372 earned their bachelor's degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). This earns it the #38 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's 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 17,349
Undergraduate Certificate 5,811
Associate Degree 3,686
Bachelor’s Degree 372

Earnings of Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

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

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). About 68.3% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 254
Women 118
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The racial-ethnic distribution of emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 7
Black or African American 8
Hispanic or Latino 50
White 254
International Students 14
Other Races/Ethnicities 39
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There are 27 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina
81 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) students seekinga bachelor's degree is Western Carolina University. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $1,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,435 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 81 bachelor's degrees were handed out to emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors at WCU. About 38% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama
64 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia Southern University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,020 per year. The emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) program at Columbia Southern University awarded 64 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.

#3

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky
30 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Eastern Kentucky University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,544 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,008 per year. The emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) program at Eastern Kentucky University awarded 30 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.

27 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from UT Health San Antonio. Of these students, 31% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
25 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of New Mexico - Main Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Each year, around 22,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. The emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) program at University of New Mexico - Main Campus awarded 25 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.

#6

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri
24 Yearly Graduations
16% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Lindenwood University. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,475 per year. The emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) program at Lindenwood University awarded 24 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 16% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Radford University

Radford, Virginia
17 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Radford University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,156 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,182 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Radford. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.

#7

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington
17 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Washington University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,401 per year. The emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) program at Central Washington University awarded 17 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.

#9

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama
16 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of South Alabama. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from USA. Of these students, 33% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
15 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Creighton University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,496 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Creighton. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.

11 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Maryland - Baltimore County. Roughly 13,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,582 per year. The emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) program at University of Maryland - Baltimore County awarded 11 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 38% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

University of New Haven

West Haven, Connecticut
10 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of New Haven comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,360 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from University of New Haven. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.

#13

Springfield College

Springfield, Massachusetts
6 Yearly Graduations

The 13th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Springfield College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,128 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,140 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 bachelor's degrees were handed out to emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors at Springfield College.

#14

Siena Heights University

Adrian, Michigan
5 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

Siena Heights University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. The emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) program at Siena Heights University awarded 5 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year.

#15

Roger Williams University

Bristol, Rhode Island
3 Yearly Graduations

Roger Williams University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,068 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,565 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from RWU.

#16

Pacific Union College

Angwin, California
2 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pacific Union College. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,655 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,655 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 bachelor's degrees were handed out to emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors at PUC. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
2 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Arizona. Roughly 48,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from University of Arizona. About 33% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, Oregon
1 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Oregon Institute of Technology comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,002 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,803 per year. The emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) program at Oregon Institute of Technology awarded 1 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Radiologic Technology 1,620
Respiratory Care Therapy 1,525
Athletic Training 1,381
Medical Radiologic Technology 1,153
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 962

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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