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Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) in New Mexico

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Schools in New Mexico

In 2021-2022, 599 students earned their Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) degrees in NM.

As a degree choice, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

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

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 445
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 85
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 85
Associate Degree 37
Bachelor’s Degree 32

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, 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 New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 46.2%
  • White: 34.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 15.7%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Grads in New Mexico

There are 2,780 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/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Jobs in New Mexico

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) grads earn an average of $35,660 in the state and $37,760 nationwide.

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

265 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,563 Total Students

The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $29,294 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,454 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#3

San Juan College

Farmington
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,307 Total Students

In their early career, SJC grads earn an average salary of $27,603. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,546.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,627 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $31,638 after graduation. A typical student attending ENMU - Roswell Campus will pay a net price of $4,455.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
22,139 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,266 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. 78% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,829 a year.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,005 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,244 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, UNM Taos grads earn an average salary of $34,861. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
845 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,755. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,861 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
946 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,836 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%.

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

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

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 10% $33,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Respiratory Care Therapy 52
Surgical Technology 52
Radiologic Technology 49
Medical Radiologic Technology 30
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 24
Athletic Training 12
Electroneurodiagnostic Technology 6
MRI Technician 5

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

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