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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 455 students earned their Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) degrees in NC.

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 320
Bachelor’s Degree 82
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 53
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 53
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 53

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 6.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 81.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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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

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) grads earn an average of $36,200 in the state and $37,760 nationwide.

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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
12,243 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,533 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,932 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,361 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,894 a year. A typical student attending Lenoir Community College will pay a net price of $4,005. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,765 Total Students

A typical student attending DCCC will pay a net price of $8,115. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,760 Total Students

62% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,600 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,328 Total Students

28% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $28,155 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,399 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. A typical student attending Blue Ridge Community College will pay a net price of $6,878. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid.

#8

Pitt Community College

Winterville
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,688 Total Students

In their early career, Pitt Community College grads earn an average salary of $28,911. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,192. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,109 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,801 a year. The student loan default rate is 8.70% which is lower than average.

#10

Gaston College

Dallas
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,345 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $12,994. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,680 Total Students

A typical student attending CFCC will pay a net price of $9,574. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,816 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

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