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Emergency Medical Technology in Illinois

Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in Illinois

There are 20,930 people in the state and 507,230 people in the nation working in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) jobs.

Emergency Medical Technology Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Emergency Medical Technology Jobs in Illinois

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) grads earn an average of $79,142 in the state and $90,063 nationwide.

Emergency Medical Technology Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 8 colleges in Illinois that offer Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,570 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,822 a year.

#2

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,600 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,320 a year in tuition.

#3

Oakton College

Des Plaines

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,151 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $3,985 a year in tuition.

#4

Triton College

River Grove

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,646 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,920 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,819 a year. This school boasts a lower-than-average student loan default rate of 0.1%. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $3,870 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,457 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,672 a year.

#7

Prairie State College

Chicago Heights

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,834 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,176 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $33,051 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,060 a year.

Emergency Medical Technology Careers in IL

Some of the careers Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Emergency Medical Technicians 15% $105,175
Paramedics 14% $62,670
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Anatomy 902
Advanced General Dentistry 238
Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences 150

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