EMT and paramedic schools
690 schools across 51 states teach EMT & paramedic. EMTs in the U.S. earn a median $44,470 a year, according to the BLS. Narrow it down by location, then compare programs side by side.
- Schools
- 690
- States
- 51
- Median pay (U.S.)
- $44,470
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +5.8%
24 EMT & paramedic schools nationwide
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Allen County Community College
Iola, KS · Public
- EMT & paramedic
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Pharmacy technician
- +2
Arkansas State University - Mountain Home
Mountain Home, AR · Public
- EMT & paramedic
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +10
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC · Public
- EMT & paramedic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +24
Ashland Community & Technical College
Ashland, KY · Public
- EMT & paramedic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +16
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD · Public
- EMT & paramedic
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical billing & coding
- +8
EMT and paramedic schools by state
- Texas (53)
- California (50)
- Florida (43)
- North Carolina (43)
- Ohio (37)
- Illinois (36)
- Arkansas (24)
- Georgia (22)
- Kansas (21)
- Virginia (20)
- Alabama (19)
- Arizona (18)
- Michigan (18)
- Colorado (16)
- Minnesota (16)
- Tennessee (16)
- Wisconsin (16)
- Kentucky (15)
- New Mexico (13)
- New York (13)
- Iowa (12)
- Maryland (12)
- Missouri (12)
- Oregon (12)
- Washington (12)
- Oklahoma (10)
- South Carolina (10)
- Utah (10)
- Massachusetts (9)
- Mississippi (9)
- Louisiana (8)
- Pennsylvania (7)
- West Virginia (7)
- New Jersey (6)
- Nebraska (5)
- Nevada (5)
- Puerto Rico (5)
- Maine (4)
- Montana (4)
- North Dakota (4)
- Idaho (3)
- South Dakota (3)
- Indiana (2)
- New Hampshire (2)
- Wyoming (2)
- Alaska (1)
- Connecticut (1)
- Delaware (1)
- Hawaii (1)
- Rhode Island (1)
- Vermont (1)
EMT and paramedic schools in major cities
- New York, NY
- Los Angeles, CA
- Chicago, IL
- Houston, TX
- Phoenix, AZ
- Philadelphia, PA
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- Charlotte, NC
- Seattle, WA
- Denver, CO
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Washington, DC
- Boston, MA
- Detroit, MI
- Portland, OR
- Baltimore, MD
- Sacramento, CA
- Atlanta, GA
- Mesa, AZ
- Kansas City, MO
- Raleigh, NC
- Miami, FL
- Virginia Beach, VA
What EMTs earn nationally
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $44,470
- $21.38 an hour
- Typical range
- $34,130–$62,500
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in the U.S.
- 180,510
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +5.8%
- 13,800 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many emt and paramedic schools are there?
We list 690 schools with EMT & paramedic programs in 51 states. Texas has the most, with 53. Together they reported 32,697 EMT & paramedic graduates in the latest federal data.
How much do EMTs make?
The national median pay is $44,470 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the BLS projects 5.8% job growth from 2025 to 2035.
How do I find emt and paramedic schools near me?
Choose your state below or search the map by city or ZIP code. Each listing shows the school's location, type and programs, and you can request info from several schools at once.