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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Virginia

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

In terms of popularity, Emergency Medical Technology is the 14th most popular major in the state out of a total 109 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology Majors in Virginia

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 165
Associate Degree 130
Bachelor’s Degree 16
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 79.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in Virginia

There are 10,510 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 Virginia

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) grads earn an average of $35,310 in the state and $37,760 nationwide.

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

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,464 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Central Virginia Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,787.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,386 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,560 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,036 a year. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,079 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,906 Total Students

A typical student attending Patrick Henry will pay a net price of $4,222. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. 85% of students get financical aid.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,625 Total Students

81% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. This public school has an average net price of $6,042.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,797 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. A typical student attending Tidewater Community College will pay a net price of $7,660. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,997 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 30%.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,862 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,256. Of all the students who attend this school, 47% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $32,651 after graduation.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
8,998 Total Students

A typical student attending Radford will pay a net price of $16,605. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,264 after earning their degree at this institution.

Emergency Medical Technology Careers in VA

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

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 20% $33,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 962
Radiologic Technology 306
Respiratory Care Therapy 114
Surgical Technology 85
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 57
Athletic Training 49
Medical Radiologic Technology 19
Cardiovascular Technology 12

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