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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in North Carolina

402 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In this state, Emergency Medical Technology is the 16th most popular major out of a total 133 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology Majors in North Carolina

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 275
Bachelor’s Degree 90
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 37

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 77.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 20,850 people employed in jobs related to an emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) degree, compared to 456,690 nationwide.

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Wages for Emergency Medical Technology Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) grads earn an average of $36,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $37,760.

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There are 11 colleges in North Carolina that offer emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,877 Total Students

A typical student attending WCU will pay a net price of $13,640. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,790 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 6.40% which is lower than average.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,636 Total Students

The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $30,350 after graduation. 70% of students get financical aid.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,348 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,823 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,145.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,299 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,609. 49% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $33,317 after graduation.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,635 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 21%. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,564 a year.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,168 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $6,994. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time.

#8

Pitt Community College

Winterville
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,346 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. In their early career, Pitt Community College grads earn an average salary of $29,200.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,716 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. In their early career, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College grads earn an average salary of $28,437. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,059 Total Students

62% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,090 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,563.

#10

Gaston College

Dallas
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,953 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 50% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $7,830.

Emergency Medical Technology Careers in NC

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

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 18% $35,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Radiologic Technology 383
Surgical Technology 215
Respiratory Care Therapy 181
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 87
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 79
Athletic Training 77
Nuclear Medical Technology 53
Medical Radiologic Technology 46

View all majors related to Emergency Medical Technology

View Nationwide Emergency Medical Technology Report

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