College Closed Monday Because of Winter Storm

Due to inclement weather, all Wake Tech campuses will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026. Students taking in-person classes should check with their instructors for more information. Online classes will continue as scheduled. Many Wake Tech services, including Admissions and Academic Advising, are available virtually at virtualsupport.waketech.edu. Wake Tech employees who can work remotely should do so.

Credit Programs

Emergency Medical Science

Program Outcomes

The Emergency Medical Science program measures its success by student retention, job placement and North Carolina Paramedic Exam passing rates.

Cohort
Retention rate
N.C. Paramedic Exam rate
Job placement rate
2023
34.5%
88.9%
80%
2022
59%
100%
92%
2021
66%
100%
100%
2020
26.7%*
100%
100%
2019
54%
100%
100%
2018
72.4%
94.7%
90.5%
2017
66.7%
87.5%
77.3%
2016
36%
100%
54%
2015
41%
95.4%
50%
2014
65%
100%
80%

*This cohort was dramatically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.