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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Texas

1,648 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Emergency Medical Technology is the 8th most popular major in the state out of a total 173 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology Majors in Texas

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 730
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 730
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 571
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 571
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 571
Associate Degree 320
Bachelor’s Degree 27

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 35.3%
  • White: 54.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in Texas

33,380 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 Texas

A typical salary for a emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) grad in the state is $36,620, compared to a typical salary of $37,760 nationwide.

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

177 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,478 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. In their early career, UT Health San Antonio grads earn an average salary of $64,621. The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average.

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
28,233 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,504.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
74,781 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $31,105 after graduation.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
35,390 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. In their early career, Collin County Community College District grads earn an average salary of $35,668. Of all the students who attend this school, 49% get financial aid.

#5

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
98 Degrees in Major Awarded
70,109 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. In their early career, North Harris Montgomery grads earn an average salary of $32,129. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,711.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,654 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $30,212 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.70%.

#7

Galveston College

Galveston
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,060 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,858. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Navarro College

Corsicana
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,139 Total Students

36% of the teachers are full time. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
48,329 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,813. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
39,896 Total Students

The 9.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

Emergency Medical Technology Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 20% $34,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Radiologic Technology 1,444
Surgical Technology 673
Respiratory Care Therapy 576
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 501
Medical Radiologic Technology 126
Athletic Training 101
Nuclear Medical Technology 48
Polysomnography 45

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