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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Tennessee

915 students earned Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) degrees in Tennessee in the 2021-2022 year.

An Emergency Medical Technology major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology Majors in Tennessee

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 748
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 127
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 127
Associate Degree 40

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 84.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in Tennessee

There are 12,500 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 Tennessee

A typical salary for a emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) grad in the state is $36,600, compared to a typical salary of $37,760 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Tennessee that offer emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

181 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,417 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,818 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,852 Total Students

46% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Motlow grads earn an average salary of $32,131. A typical student attending Motlow will pay a net price of $8,959.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,383 Total Students

86% of students get financical aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,379 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,168. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,778 Total Students

32% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, DSCC grads earn an average salary of $27,867. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,168 Total Students

44% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $6,067. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,938 Total Students

A typical student attending JSCC will pay a net price of $7,975. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 41% of the teachers are full time.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,775 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 35% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $30,560 after graduation.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,161 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,397 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,575 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. 50% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

Emergency Medical Technology Careers in TN

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

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 21% $34,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Surgical Technology 708
Radiologic Technology 190
Respiratory Care Therapy 172
Medical Radiologic Technology 143
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 75
Polysomnography 48
Cardiovascular Technology 31
Nuclear Medical Technology 27

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View Nationwide Emergency Medical Technology Report

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