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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 1,055 students earned their Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) degrees in GA.

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 751
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 751
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 751
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 229
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 229
Associate Degree 75

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: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 21.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
  • White: 65.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in Georgia

There are 14,560 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 Jobs in Georgia

In this state, emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) grads earn an average of $33,950. Nationwide, they make an average of $37,760.

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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
5,232 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 8.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,233 a year.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,154 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,140 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,404. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,030 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 92% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,045 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,823 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,089. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,576 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,696. The student loan default rate of 8.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,763 after earning their degree at this institution.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,608 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $1,445. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,010 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,153 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 9.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $25,741 after graduation.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,294 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. In their early career, Athens Technical College grads earn an average salary of $27,889. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,759.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,432 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,834. Graduates earn an average $28,698 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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

View all majors related to Emergency Medical Technology

View Nationwide Emergency Medical Technology Report

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