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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Pennsylvania

165 students earned Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Emergency Medical Technology is the 35th most popular major in the state out of a total 187 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology Majors in Pennsylvania

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 128
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 128
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 22
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 22
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 22
Associate Degree 15

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 15.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 66.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 25,150 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 Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) grad in the state is $33,980, compared to a typical salary of $37,760 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
307 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,989 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,459. Graduates earn an average $34,913 after graduation.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,011 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 82%. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,454 Total Students

A typical student attending Luzerne County Community College will pay a net price of $8,423. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
834 Total Students

In their early career, All-State Career School - Lester grads earn an average salary of $31,934. The full-time teacher rate is 47%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
187 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $55,252 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,997. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,217 Total Students

A typical student attending CCAC will pay a net price of $9,284. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,282 a year.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,565 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,951 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $9,162. The full-time teacher rate is 15%.

Emergency Medical Technology Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 13% $31,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Radiologic Technology 370
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 230
Surgical Technology 204
Medical Radiologic Technology 186
Respiratory Care Therapy 183
Athletic Training 148
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 107
Physician Assistant 57

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