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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Georgia

880 students earned Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) degrees in Georgia in the 2021-2022 year.

An Emergency Medical Technology major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology Majors in Georgia

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 563
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 241
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 241
Associate Degree 76

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 22.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 62.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in Georgia

14,560 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 Georgia

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) grads earn an average of $33,950 in the state and $37,760 nationwide.

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

133 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,996 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,567 after graduation. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,246 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,891 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,614 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending CGTC will pay a net price of $3,166. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,383 Total Students

36% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Atlanta Area Tech will pay a net price of $319. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,068 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,573 a year. A typical student attending Lanier Technical College will pay a net price of $6,628.

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Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,004 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 22%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,953. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,326 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $4,038. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,167 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,818 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,312.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,943 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,811 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,980 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,068. 100% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,236 a year.

Emergency Medical Technology Careers in GA

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

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 24% $32,570

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Radiologic Technology 405
Surgical Technology 335
Respiratory Care Therapy 190
Medical Radiologic Technology 156
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 128
Cardiovascular Technology 46
Athletic Training 38
MRI Technician 21

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