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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 358 students earned their Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) degrees in VA.

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 177
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 177
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 177
Associate Degree 158
Bachelor’s Degree 17
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6
Award Taking 1 to 2 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: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 86.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 10,510 people employed in jobs related to an emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) degree, compared to 456,690 nationwide.

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Wages for Emergency Medical Technology Jobs in Virginia

In this state, emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic) grads earn an average of $35,310. Nationwide, they make an average of $37,760.

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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
3,370 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,462 Total Students

71% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,317 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,551.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
52,873 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 8.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 60% of students get financical aid.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,253 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. In their early career, MECC grads earn an average salary of $24,489.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,050 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,738 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 30%. This public school has an average net price of $6,428. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,322 after earning their degree at this institution.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,769 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,312. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Graduates earn an average $28,151 after graduation.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,864 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,519 a year. A typical student attending PVCC will pay a net price of $6,913. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,505. Graduates earn an average $42,066 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,337 Total Students

A typical student attending Lord Fairfax Community College will pay a net price of $6,406. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Lord Fairfax Community College grads earn an average salary of $31,032.

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

View all majors related to Emergency Medical Technology

View Nationwide Emergency Medical Technology Report

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