EMT and paramedic schools in Alabama

We found 19 schools offering EMT & paramedic training in Alabama, with campuses in Birmingham, Jasper, Phenix City, and Bay Minette and more. EMTs in Alabama earn a median $37,810 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
19
Public colleges
17
Median pay in AL
$37,810
Cities with schools
4

19 EMT & paramedic schools

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  1. Bevill State Community College

    Jasper, AL · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +9

  2. Chattahoochee Valley Community College

    Phenix City, AL · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +3

  3. Coastal Alabama Community College

    Bay Minette, AL · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Plumbing
    • Welding
    • +11

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  5. Columbia Southern University

    Orange Beach, AL · Private

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Medical billing & coding
    • Fire science & firefighting
    • +1

  6. Enterprise State Community College

    Enterprise, AL · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +3

  7. Gadsden State Community College

    Gadsden, AL · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • HVAC technician
    • Carpentry
    • +18

  8. George C Wallace Community College-Dothan

    Dothan, AL · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +14

  9. George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville

    Hanceville, AL · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +22

  10. H. Councill Trenholm State Community College

    Montgomery, AL · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +14

  11. Herzing University-Birmingham

    Birmingham, AL · Private

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Medical assistant
    • Medical billing & coding
    • +1

  12. Jefferson State Community College

    Birmingham, AL · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Construction technology
    • Radiologic technologist
    • +5

  13. John C Calhoun State Community College

    Tanner, AL · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Welding
    • Automotive technician
    • +8

  14. Lawson State Community College - Birmingham

    Birmingham, AL · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • HVAC technician
    • Plumbing
    • +16

  15. Lurleen B Wallace Community College

    Andalusia, AL · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +9

  16. Northeast Alabama Community College

    Rainsville, AL · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +8

  17. Northwest-Shoals Community College

    Muscle Shoals, AL · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +12

  18. Shelton State Community College

    Tuscaloosa, AL · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13

  19. Southern Union State Community College

    Wadley, AL · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +13

  20. University of South Alabama

    Mobile, AL · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Radiologic technologist

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What EMTs earn in Alabama

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

EMT salary in AlabamaHow to become an EMT

Median pay
$37,810
$18.18 an hour
Typical range
$28,620–$51,160
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in AL
2,020
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 & paramedic schools are in Alabama?

We list 19 schools in Alabama with EMT & paramedic programs: 17 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 1 private career school. Campuses are in Birmingham, Jasper, Phenix City, Bay Minette, and Dothan.

Are there community college EMT & paramedic programs in Alabama?

Yes. 17 public colleges in Alabama offer EMT & paramedic. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.

How much does EMT & paramedic school cost in Alabama?

Among the 19 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,170 to $19,651. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do EMTs make in Alabama?

The median pay for EMTs in Alabama is $37,810 a year, and most earn between $28,620 and $51,160, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a EMT & paramedic school in Alabama?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.

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