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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in South Carolina

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

In terms of popularity, Emergency Medical Technology is the 11th most popular major in the state out of a total 112 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology Majors in South Carolina

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 180
Associate Degree 46
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5

Gender Distribution

In South 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 82.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in South Carolina

8,220 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 South Carolina

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) grads earn an average of $34,570 in the state and $37,760 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in South Carolina that offer emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,756 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. A typical student attending GTC will pay a net price of $7,234. Graduates earn an average $32,376 after graduation.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,416 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. 51% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,491 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average. A typical student attending Piedmont Technical College will pay a net price of $11,596.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,097 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. A typical student attending Spartanburg Community College will pay a net price of $2,565. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average.

#5

Aiken Technical College

Graniteville
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,873 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $30,855 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,286 Total Students

The 4.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. A typical student attending Trident Technical College will pay a net price of $1,057.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,145 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,617 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

Emergency Medical Technology Careers in SC

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

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 15% $32,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Medical Radiologic Technology 191
Surgical Technology 139
Respiratory Care Therapy 98
Cardiovascular Technology 31
Athletic Training 26
MRI Technician 20
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 17
Radiation Protection Technician 11

View all majors related to Emergency Medical Technology

View Nationwide Emergency Medical Technology Report

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