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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Illinois

1,466 students earned Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) degrees in Illinois in the 2021-2022 year.

An Emergency Medical Technology major is the 11th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology Majors in Illinois

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 1,015
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 348
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 348
Associate Degree 102
Bachelor’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.0%
  • White: 68.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 20,860 people employed in jobs related to an emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) degree, compared to 456,690 nationwide.

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Wages for Emergency Medical Technology Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) grad in the state is $41,940, compared to a typical salary of $37,760 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Illinois that offer emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
178 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,849 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, COD grads earn an average salary of $36,679. The student loan default rate of 3.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,433 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 52% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,821 a year.

#3

Prairie State College

Chicago Heights
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,618 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,290. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,213 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 27%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.40% which is lower than average.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,840 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,578 Total Students

In their early career, MVCC grads earn an average salary of $33,150. 54% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $1,610.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,551 Total Students

In their early career, Malcolm X College grads earn an average salary of $26,742. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,551 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $3,695. The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,015 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 29%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,208 a year.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,252 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,043. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average.

#10

Rock Valley College

Rockford
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,494 Total Students

The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending Rock Valley College will pay a net price of $7,447. 35% of the teachers are full time.

Emergency Medical Technology Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 10% $31,480

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Radiologic Technology 481
Surgical Technology 300
Medical Radiologic Technology 186
Respiratory Care Therapy 154
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 132
Athletic Training 130
Cardiovascular Technology 48
MRI Technician 32

View all majors related to Emergency Medical Technology

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