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Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) in Colorado

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Schools in Colorado

1,175 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

An Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

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

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,047
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 71
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 71
Associate Degree 55
Bachelor’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.9%
  • White: 72.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Grads in Colorado

There are 9,510 people in the state and 456,690 people in the nation working in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) jobs.

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Wages for Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Jobs in Colorado

In this state, emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) grads earn an average of $42,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $37,760.

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There are 10 colleges in Colorado that offer emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

274 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,035 Total Students

In their early career, Red Rocks Community College grads earn an average salary of $37,996. 42% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#2

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs
258 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,845 Total Students

69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Graduates earn an average $32,900 after graduation.

237 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,537 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. 56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs
176 Degrees in Major Awarded
14% Graduation Rate
5,134 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,002. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,072 after earning their degree at this institution.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,938 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Pueblo Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,801. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,940 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,679. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,907 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at Colorado Mesa. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,839 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,825. 67% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,392 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. 98% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,234.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
205 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $26,810 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 75% of students get financical aid.

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Careers in CO

Some of the careers emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 32% $38,300

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic).

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Radiologic Technology 212
Surgical Technology 138
Respiratory Care Therapy 93
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 32
Athletic Training 14
MRI Technician 4
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 1

View all majors related to Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

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