EMT and paramedic schools in North Carolina
We found 43 schools offering EMT & paramedic training in North Carolina, with campuses in Graham, Asheville, Dublin, and Flat Rock and more. EMTs in North Carolina earn a median $44,250 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 43
- Public colleges
- 43
- Median pay in NC
- $44,250
- Cities with schools
- 31
24 EMT & paramedic schools
School results
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC · Public
- EMT & paramedic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +24
Beaufort County Community College
Washington, NC · Public
- EMT & paramedic
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +6
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Blue Ridge Community College - North Carolina
Flat Rock, NC · Public
- EMT & paramedic
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +11
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
Hudson, NC · Public
- EMT & paramedic
- Electrician
- Welding
- +14
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC · Public
- EMT & paramedic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC · Public
- EMT & paramedic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +14
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC · Public
- EMT & paramedic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC · Public
- EMT & paramedic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +22
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC · Public
- EMT & paramedic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
EMT and paramedic schools by city
- Charlotte (3 within 30 mi)
- Raleigh (3 within 30 mi)
- Greensboro (5 within 30 mi)
- Durham (3 within 30 mi)
- Winston-Salem (3 within 30 mi)
- Fayetteville (3 within 30 mi)
- Concord (3 within 30 mi)
- Greenville (3 within 30 mi)
- Gastonia (4 within 30 mi)
- Huntersville (4 within 30 mi)
- Burlington (3 within 30 mi)
- Wilson (3 within 30 mi)
- Fuquay-Varina (3 within 30 mi)
- Hickory (4 within 30 mi)
- Indian Trail (3 within 30 mi)
- Salisbury (4 within 30 mi)
- Goldsboro (3 within 30 mi)
- Statesville (4 within 30 mi)
- Thomasville (4 within 30 mi)
- Shelby (3 within 30 mi)
- Kinston (3 within 30 mi)
- Graham (3 within 30 mi)
- Albemarle (3 within 30 mi)
- Smithfield (3 within 30 mi)
- Roxboro (3 within 30 mi)
- Hamlet (3 within 30 mi)
- Spindale (5 within 30 mi)
- Hudson (4 within 30 mi)
- Wilkesboro (3 within 30 mi)
- Wentworth (4 within 30 mi)
- Polkton (3 within 30 mi)
What EMTs earn in North Carolina
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $44,250
- $21.27 an hour
- Typical range
- $35,190–$59,750
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in NC
- 6,680
- 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 North Carolina?
We list 43 schools in North Carolina with EMT & paramedic programs: 43 public colleges. Campuses are in Graham, Asheville, Dublin, Flat Rock, and Bolivia.
Are there community college EMT & paramedic programs in North Carolina?
Yes. 43 public colleges in North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
Among the 42 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $995 to $15,002. 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 North Carolina?
The median pay for EMTs in North Carolina is $44,250 a year, and most earn between $35,190 and $59,750, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a EMT & paramedic school in North Carolina?
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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