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ACCEPTANCE RATE

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FINANCIAL AID RATE

95%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

17:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

22

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$6,625

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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EMT and Paramedic Degree

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) & Paramedic degree track is a field of study emphasizing the type of health care provider offering emergency medical services. An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is a clinician trained to respond to emergency and often life-threatening situations including trauma, accidents, and medical issues. Get more details below including other New Mexico colleges that offer emt and paramedic degrees.

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New Mexico State University – Grants (NMSU-Grants)

1500 University Drive, Carlsbad, NM

Located at 1500 third St. Grants, NM, New Mexico State University Grants is one the branch campuses of NMSU along with Alamogorbo, Carlsbad and Dona Ana with Las Cruses as the main campus. The total facility of this campus is 79,197 square feet and it serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley Counties.

NMSU Grants provides diversity, option and flexibility in its academic services. It is recognized by the federal government as one of the few institutions considered as both Hispanic Serving (Title V) and Native American Serving (Title III) because of its socially diverse population.

This institution offers a complete Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, 17 Associate degrees and 14 Certificate programs and a GED program as preparation for college studies. Also offered at NMSU Grants are other Bachelor’s degree courses designed for students to obtain credits for a 4-year baccalaureate degree and Dual Credit program that gives opportunity for high school undergraduates to earn credits for both high school and college.

To meet the different educational needs of the students, there are online and evening classes conducted at NMSU Grants.Similarly, Student Success and Training Center is offered to support the students and enrich their learning experience. There are also organizations on campus that Grant students may opt to participate in including Associated Student Government, SkillsUSA and Native American Club.

Committed to providing accessible quality education, NMSU Grants maintain a low student-to-teacher ratio and affordable tuition. This institution is accredited by the North Central Association (NCA) of Colleges and Schools and Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Programs of Study http://grants.nmsu.edu/programs-of-study/

Tuition and Fees http://grants.nmsu.edu/business-office/tuition-and-fees/

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the EMT and Paramedic program at NMSU-Grants, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics

Description

Assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and extricate trapped individuals. Transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, emergency medical technicians and paramedics employment is expected to grow at a rate of 24.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the students NMSU-Grants accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, New Mexico State University – Grants may provide services to students including:

  • Distance learning
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Student employment
  • Day care
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