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Basic Certificates in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

17,138 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 422 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a basic certificate in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic). In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 34 were 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, 17,138 earned their basic certificate in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic). This makes it the 4th most popular basic certificate 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 17,138
Undergraduate Certificate 5,524
Associate Degree 3,607
Bachelor’s Degree 362

Earnings of Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Majors With Basic Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) majors with their basic certificate 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 basic certificate holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue basic certificates in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic). About 58.9% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 10,101
Women 7,037
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The racial-ethnic distribution of emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 378
Black or African American 1,020
Hispanic or Latino 3,641
White 10,740
International Students 47
Other Races/Ethnicities 1,312
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There are 422 colleges that offer a basic certificate in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic). Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

National University

La Jolla, California
492 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) students seekinga basic certificate is National University. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,480 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 492 people received their basic certificate in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) from National University. Of these students, 37% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Victor Valley College

Victorville, California
484 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Victor Valley College. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) program at Victor Valley College awarded 484 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.

329 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hillsborough Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic). Each year, around 19,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) program at Hillsborough Community College awarded 329 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#4

Valencia College

Orlando, Florida
261 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Valencia College. Roughly 45,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 261 basic certificates were handed out to emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) majors at Valencia College. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.

#5

Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood, Colorado
240 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Red Rocks Community College. Roughly 6,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,082 per year. The emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) program at Red Rocks Community College awarded 240 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 37% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, New Mexico
240 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central New Mexico Community College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic). Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) program at Central New Mexico Community College awarded 240 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 44% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Front Range Community College

Westminster, Colorado
237 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Front Range Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic). Each year, around 18,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) program at Front Range Community College awarded 237 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 45% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, California
236 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Santa Rosa Junior College. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 236 people received their basic certificate in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) from SRJC. About 35% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, Colorado
233 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pikes Peak Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic). Roughly 12,500 attend the school each year. The emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) program at Pikes Peak Community College awarded 233 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 47% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

American Medical Academy

Miami, Florida
232 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
85% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) majors who are seeking their basic certificate is American Medical Academy. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) program at American Medical Academy awarded 232 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.

#11

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, Wisconsin
226 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Madison Area Technical College. Each year, around 13,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,230 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 226 basic certificates were handed out to emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) majors at Madison College. About 48% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
217 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Broward College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic). Each year, around 33,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 217 basic certificates were handed out to emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) majors at BC. Of these students, 37% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada
213 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) majors who are seeking their basic certificate is College of Southern Nevada. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 213 people received their basic certificate in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) from CSN. About 29% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

204 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Truckee Meadows Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic). Roughly 10,200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 204 people received their basic certificate in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) from Truckee Meadows Community College. Of these students, 36% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

GateWay Community College

Phoenix, Arizona
199 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) majors who are seeking their basic certificate is GateWay Community College. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) program at GateWay Community College awarded 199 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.

#16

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, Florida
192 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Indian River State College. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 192 people received their basic certificate in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) from Indian River State College. About 29% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Pima Community College

Tucson, Arizona
187 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pima Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic). Roughly 15,500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 187 basic certificates were handed out to emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) majors at Pima County Community College District. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#18

Palomar College

San Marcos, California
167 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Palomar College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic). Each year, around 21,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 167 people received their basic certificate in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) from Palomar College. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.

#19

Florida SouthWestern State College

Fort Myers, Florida
164 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Florida SouthWestern State College. Each year, around 15,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) program at Florida SouthWestern State College awarded 164 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.

163 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Seminole State College of Florida is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic). Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) program at Seminole State College of Florida awarded 163 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.

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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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