by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 52 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 565 associate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic).
El Centro College is a great decision for students pursuing an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from El Centro College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) has to take a look at Houston Community College. Houston Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Houston.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Houston Community College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) needs to take a look at San Jacinto Community College. Located in the suburb of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from San Jacinto Community College
It is difficult to beat Lone Star College System if you wish to pursue an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Located in the city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Lone Star College System
Located in the town of Galveston, Galveston College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Galveston College
Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Tarrant County College District
Weatherford College is a moderately-sized public college located in the fringe town of Weatherford.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Weatherford College
CNM is a large public college located in the city of Albuquerque.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Central New Mexico Community College
Alvin is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Alvin.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Alvin Community College
Located in the rural area of Coolidge, Pinal County Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Central Arizona College
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Explore the best emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 420 | 314 |
| Arizona | 349 | 167 |
| New Mexico | 255 | 45 |
| Oklahoma | 222 | 33 |
One of 23 majors within the Allied Health Professions area of study, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) has other similar majors worth exploring.
