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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in West Virginia

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

As a degree choice, Emergency Medical Technology is the 33rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Emergency Medical Technology Majors in West 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 1 to 2 Years 51
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 51
Associate Degree 37

Gender Distribution

In West Virginia, a emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) majors in West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 93.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Emergency Medical Technology Grads in West Virginia

In this state, there are 2,330 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 West Virginia

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) grads earn an average of $30,690 in the state and $37,760 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in West Virginia that offer emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,596 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,127 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $26,653 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 54%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,042 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,091 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $4,152. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,060 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,189 a year.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,573 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. 55% of the teachers are full time.

Emergency Medical Technology Careers in WV

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

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 12% $28,570

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Surgical Technology 70
Radiologic Technology 70
Medical Radiologic Technology 63
Respiratory Care Therapy 53
Athletic Training 23
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 15
MRI Technician 3
Nuclear Medical Technology 1

View all majors related to Emergency Medical Technology

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