Pueblo Community College
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Field of study · Pueblo, Colorado, United States
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
Pueblo
Intl. Tuition
US$17,649 (2024-25 figure, current year not yet confirmed)
Home Tuition
US$5,049 (2024-25 figure, current year not yet confirmed)
Intake
Fall 2027
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Course Overview
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) at Pueblo Community College in Pueblo, Colorado, United States is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Health sciences graduates pursue clinical, research, policy and industry roles across the healthcare ecosystem, including NHS trusts, pharmaceutical firms, public health agencies and health technology companies.
Student life (indicative)
Pueblo offers students a fantastic outdoor lifestyle — skiing, hiking and mountain access sit alongside a good local food and bar scene and a tight-knit, active student community.
The University at a Glance
Undergraduate Population
3,619
Staff Ratio
20.0:1
International
0.4%
Career Prospects
Completion Rate
34%
finish their degree (not an employment rate)
Avg Starting Salary
£19,770
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
University Life
Urban
City & Location
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
No specific entry requirements listed.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
3,619
Degree-seeking undergraduates (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release). Graduate students are not included.
Staff Ratio
20:1
Students per staff
International Students
0%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
Campus Type
Urban
City Size
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community
Student Life & City (indicative)
Pueblo offers students a fantastic outdoor lifestyle — skiing, hiking and mountain access sit alongside a good local food and bar scene and a tight-knit, active student community.
- Pueblo offers students a fantastic outdoor lifestyle — skiing, hiking and mountain access sit alongside a good local food and bar scene and a tight-knit, active student community.
What Students Love
- Ski & mountain access
- Outdoor & nature activities
- Active pub & club scene
- Great café culture
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Completion Rate
34%
Completion rate (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release): share of students who finish their degree. Not an employment rate.
Avg Starting Salary
£19,770
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✗ Not offered
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Health sciences graduates pursue clinical, research, policy and industry roles across the healthcare ecosystem, including NHS trusts, pharmaceutical firms, public health agencies and health technology companies.
- Health sciences graduates pursue clinical, research, policy and industry roles across the healthcare ecosystem, including NHS trusts, pharmaceutical firms, public health agencies and health technology companies.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Business
- Healthcare
- Education
Study Abroad Opportunities
N
- N
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
HIGH
This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
In the moderately expensive range for US cities — expect around $2,275/month (housing $1,350, food $480, transport $155). A US university city with solid amenities and a well-rounded student lifestyle.
- In the moderately expensive range for US cities — expect around $2,275/month (housing $1,350, food $480, transport $155).
- A US university city with solid amenities and a well-rounded student lifestyle.