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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Kentucky

347 students earned Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Emergency Medical Technology is the 14th most popular major in the state out of a total 101 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology Majors in Kentucky

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 238
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 238
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 238
Associate Degree 44
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 35
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 35
Bachelor’s Degree 30

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%
  • White: 88.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in Kentucky

There are 6,280 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 Kentucky

A typical salary for a emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) grad in the state is $31,430, compared to a typical salary of $37,760 nationwide.

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

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,299 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $5,671. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,196 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. 96% of the teachers are full time. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.50% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Eastern. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,763.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,104 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,495 a year.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,837 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,858. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 97% of the teachers are full time.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,893 Total Students

A typical student attending West Kentucky Community and Technical College will pay a net price of $5,679. 96% of students get financical aid. 98% of the teachers are full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,901 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 93%. 98% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Owensboro Community and Technical College will pay a net price of $5,542.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,850 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,007 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 91% are considered full time. 98% of students get financical aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,446 Total Students

In their early career, Maysville Community and Technical College grads earn an average salary of $25,171. 98% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,137 Total Students

In their early career, SKYCTC grads earn an average salary of $26,129. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,617. 96% of students get financical aid.

Emergency Medical Technology Careers in KY

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

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 10% $30,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Surgical Technology 261
Radiologic Technology 209
Respiratory Care Therapy 166
Medical Radiologic Technology 79
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 35
Athletic Training 25

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