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Emergency Medical Technology Schools in West Virginia

In 2020-2021, 44 students earned their Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) degrees in WV.

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
Associate Degree 24
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 17
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 17
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3

Gender Distribution

In West 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 93.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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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
1,613 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,840 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This public school has an average net price of $10,632.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,292 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,697 after earning their degree at this institution.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,053 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $3,668. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,002 a year.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,912 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,404 a year. This public school has an average net price of $5,505.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,662 Total Students

51% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 90% of students get financical aid.

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

View Nationwide Emergency Medical Technology Report

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