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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 755 students earned their Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) degrees in IL.

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 461
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 461
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 461
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 182
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 182
Associate Degree 111
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: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.6%
  • White: 71.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in Illinois

There are 20,860 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 Illinois

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) grads earn an average of $41,940 in the state and $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
21,010 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,382. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 9.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,313 Total Students

In their early career, Oakton Community College grads earn an average salary of $34,482. 26% of the teachers are full time. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

Prairie State College

Chicago Heights
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,716 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,981. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. In their early career, SWIC grads earn an average salary of $27,858. Of all the students who attend this school, 62% get financial aid.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,977 Total Students

47% of the teachers are full time. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $6,027.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,026 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,650 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The 6.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

The 8.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,609. 55% of students get financical aid.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,273 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,852 a year.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

A typical student attending Harper College will pay a net price of $7,184. The student loan default rate is 7.80% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,235 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. A typical student attending Richland Community College will pay a net price of $5,671.

#10

Rock Valley College

Rockford
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,762 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 29%.

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

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