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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 4,948 students earned their Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) degrees in FL.

In terms of popularity, Emergency Medical Technology is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 167 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology 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 3,402
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3,402
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3,402
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,078
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,078
Associate Degree 468

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: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.3%
  • White: 55.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology 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 Jobs in Florida

In this state, emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) grads earn an average of $35,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $37,760.

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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
19,532 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,576 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,949.

#2

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale
392 Degrees in Major Awarded
33,243 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,177 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,351.

359 Degrees in Major Awarded
527 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,967 after earning their degree at this institution. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 10% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Valencia College

Orlando
341 Degrees in Major Awarded
45,949 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. 30% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

#5

HCI College

West Palm Beach
272 Degrees in Major Awarded
709 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 52% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.

241 Degrees in Major Awarded
26,666 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $9,481. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 29 to 1.

241 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,298 Total Students

27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Seminole State will pay a net price of $8,427. The 9.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

228 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,236 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,786. Graduates earn an average $28,949 after graduation.

#9

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach
204 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,728 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,866.

198 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,141 Total Students

24% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,950. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Emergency Medical Technology 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

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