EMT and paramedic schools in Kentucky

Looking for EMT & paramedic schools in Kentucky? There are 15, including 15 public colleges. EMTs in Kentucky earn a median $36,800 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
15
Public colleges
15
Median pay in KY
$36,800
Cities with schools
1

15 EMT & paramedic schools

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  1. Ashland Community & Technical College

    Ashland, KY · Public

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

  2. Big Sandy Community & Technical College

    Prestonsburg, KY · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +15

  3. Bluegrass Community & Technical College

    Lexington, KY · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +21

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  5. Elizabethtown Community & Technical College

    Elizabethtown, KY · Public

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

  6. Gateway Community & Technical College

    Florence, KY · Public

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

  7. Hazard Community & Technical College

    Hazard, KY · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +19

  8. Hopkinsville Community College

    Hopkinsville, KY · Public

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

  9. Jefferson Community & Technical College

    Louisville, KY · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +23

  10. Madisonville Community College

    Madisonville, KY · Public

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

  11. Maysville Community & Technical College

    Maysville, KY · Public

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

  12. Owensboro Community & Technical College

    Owensboro, KY · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +20

  13. Somerset Community College

    Somerset, KY · Public

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

  14. Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

    Bowling Green, KY · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +15

  15. Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College

    Cumberland, KY · Public

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

  16. West Kentucky Community & Technical College

    Paducah, KY · Public

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

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What EMTs earn in Kentucky

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

EMT salary in KentuckyHow to become an EMT

Median pay
$36,800
$17.69 an hour
Typical range
$29,800–$49,950
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in KY
2,770
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 Kentucky?

We list 15 schools in Kentucky with EMT & paramedic programs: 15 public colleges. Campuses are in Ashland, Prestonsburg, Lexington, Cumberland, and Paducah.

Are there community college EMT & paramedic programs in Kentucky?

Yes. 15 public colleges in Kentucky 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 Kentucky?

Among the 15 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,955 to $6,376. 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 Kentucky?

The median pay for EMTs in Kentucky is $36,800 a year, and most earn between $29,800 and $49,950, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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

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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