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Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) in Florida

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

In 2021-2022, 4,615 students earned their Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) degrees in FL.

An Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

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

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 2,997
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,154
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,154
Associate Degree 464

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 10.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 32.5%
  • White: 49.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Grads in Florida

20,380 people in the state and 456,690 in the nation are employed in jobs related to emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic).

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

A typical salary for a emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) grad in the state is $35,790, compared to a typical salary of $37,760 nationwide.

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

441 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,198 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,871.

#2

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale
392 Degrees in Major Awarded
30,947 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,577. In their early career, BC grads earn an average salary of $32,056. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

359 Degrees in Major Awarded
452 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,128 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Valencia College

Orlando
341 Degrees in Major Awarded
43,599 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. In their early career, Valencia College grads earn an average salary of $31,253. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%.

#5

HCI College

West Palm Beach
272 Degrees in Major Awarded
238 Total Students

An average student at HCI College will pay a net price of $26,510. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 41% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

241 Degrees in Major Awarded
24,151 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 33%. Graduates earn an average $32,904 after graduation. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

241 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,315 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. This public school has an average net price of $3,902. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it.

228 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,461 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 40%. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach
204 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,613 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,867. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,942 after earning their degree at this institution.

198 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,756 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,547. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

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

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 19% $33,620

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Medical Radiologic Technology 600
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 553
Radiologic Technology 509
Surgical Technology 492
Respiratory Care Therapy 448
Athletic Training 126
Cardiovascular Technology 118
Nuclear Medical Technology 51

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

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