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Emergency Medical Technology Basic Certificates
There are 657 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in Emergency Medical Technology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and38% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.4% of Emergency Medical Technology graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 29,337 people earned theirEmergency Medical Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Emergency Medical Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 6,393 |
| Associate’s Degree | 3,611 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 383 |
| Master’s Degree | 12,725 |
Earnings of Emergency Medical Technology Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Emergency Medical Technology of $61,295 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,845 |
| 4 years | $61,295 |
| 5 years | $69,015 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Emergency Medical Technology students with their basic certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 61.9% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 11,728 |
| Women | 7,206 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Emergency Medical Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,599 | 61.3% |
| Asian | 397 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,257 | 22.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,108 | 5.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 184 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 806 | 4.3% |
| Race Unknown | 471 | 2.5% |
| International Students | 75 | 0.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Emergency Medical Technology Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 737 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Emergency Medical Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Santa Rosa Junior College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Emergency Medical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 681 basic certificates in Emergency Medical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Victor Valley College is a popular choice for Emergency Medical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 667 basic certificates in Emergency Medical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hillsborough Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Emergency Medical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 425 people received their basic certificate in Emergency Medical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Emergency Medical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 337 people received their basic certificate in Emergency Medical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Emergency Medical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Louisiana Community College is a popular choice for Emergency Medical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 320 people received their basic certificate in Emergency Medical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Medical Academy comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Emergency Medical Technology. This school awarded 310 basic certificates in Emergency Medical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Glendale Community College is a popular choice for Emergency Medical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 309 people received their basic certificate in Emergency Medical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Emergency Medical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mesa Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Emergency Medical Technology. This school awarded 291 basic certificates in Emergency Medical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Seminole State College of Florida comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Emergency Medical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 285 people received their basic certificate in Emergency Medical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Madison Area Technical College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Emergency Medical Technology. This school awarded 274 basic certificates in Emergency Medical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Emergency Medical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College is a popular choice for Emergency Medical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 273 people received their basic certificate in Emergency Medical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College is a popular choice for Emergency Medical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 271 basic certificates in Emergency Medical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Emergency Medical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Truckee Meadows Community College is a popular choice for Emergency Medical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 265 basic certificates in Emergency Medical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Emergency Medical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Moraine Valley Community College is a popular choice for Emergency Medical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their basic certificate in Emergency Medical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Emergency Medical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Milwaukee Area Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Emergency Medical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 262 people received their basic certificate in Emergency Medical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Emergency Medical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Red Rocks Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Emergency Medical Technology. This school awarded 262 basic certificates in Emergency Medical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida SouthWestern State College is a popular choice for Emergency Medical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 261 people received their basic certificate in Emergency Medical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Emergency Medical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Emergency Medical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 256 people received their basic certificate in Emergency Medical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Emergency Medical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of DuPage comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Emergency Medical Technology. This school awarded 246 basic certificates in Emergency Medical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Emergency Medical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia Southern University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Emergency Medical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 245 people received their basic certificate in Emergency Medical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Emergency Medical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Emergency Medical Technology that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physician Associate/Assistant | 13,046 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 11,777 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 7,626 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 7,272 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 6,686 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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