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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in South Carolina

226 students earned Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

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 178
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 178
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 178
Associate Degree 39
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9

Gender Distribution

In South 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 85.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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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
10,536 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,339 after earning their degree at this institution. 44% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,409 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,803.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,712 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,160.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,108 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. In their early career, Spartanburg Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,141.

#5

Aiken Technical College

Graniteville
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,925 Total Students

A typical student attending Aiken Technical College will pay a net price of $3,353. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 32% of the teachers are full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,650 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. A typical student attending Trident Technical College will pay a net price of $943.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,257 Total Students

In their early career, OCtech grads earn an average salary of $28,263. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 96% of students get financical aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,582 Total Students

41% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, TCTC grads earn an average salary of $31,939. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% 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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