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Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) in Louisiana

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Schools in Louisiana

548 students earned Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) degrees in Louisiana in the 2021-2022 year.

An Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) major is the 16th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Majors in Louisiana

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 305
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 192
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 192
Associate Degree 51

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 11.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 69.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 11.7%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Grads in Louisiana

4,690 people in the state and 456,690 in the nation are employed in jobs related to emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic).

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Wages for Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) grads earn an average of $36,930. Nationwide, they make an average of $37,760.

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There are 8 colleges in Louisiana that offer emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,996 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 54%. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,004 a year.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,727 Total Students

A typical student attending Bossier Parish Community College will pay a net price of $9,981. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,956 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.90%. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,465 a year.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,612 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,975 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 7.70% which is lower than average. 95% of students get financical aid.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,139 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $6,942.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,745 Total Students

In their early career, Southern University at Shreveport grads earn an average salary of $23,742. The student loan default rate of 9.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 60% of the teachers are full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,494 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,536 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,109 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 94% of students get financical aid. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Careers in LA

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

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Radiologic Technology 248
Surgical Technology 95
Electrocardiograph Technology 84
Respiratory Care Therapy 63
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 29
Athletic Training 20
Cardiovascular Technology 18
Electroneurodiagnostic Technology 10

View all majors related to Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

View Nationwide Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Report

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