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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 328 students earned their Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) degrees in LA.

As a degree choice, Emergency Medical Technology is the 16th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology 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 1 to 2 Years 160
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 160
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 110
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 110
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 110
Associate Degree 58

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: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 15.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 74.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology 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 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
5,855 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $25,939 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 54%. 94% of students get financical aid.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,090 Total Students

A typical student attending Bossier Parish Community College will pay a net price of $7,837. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,047 after earning their degree at this institution.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,874 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,739. 94% of students get financical aid.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,552 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,419. 71% of the teachers are full time. 95% of students get financical aid.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,251 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,013 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,624 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,376 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,245. Graduates earn an average $27,013 after graduation.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,166 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. In their early career, Nunez Community College grads earn an average salary of $26,450.

Emergency Medical Technology 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

View Nationwide Emergency Medical Technology Report

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