EMT and paramedic schools in Tennessee

Looking for EMT & paramedic schools in Tennessee? There are 16, including 16 public colleges. EMTs in Tennessee earn a median $40,330 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
16
Public colleges
16
Median pay in TN
$40,330

16 EMT & paramedic schools

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  1. Chattanooga State Community College

    Chattanooga, TN · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Welding
    • Automotive technician
    • +12

  2. Cleveland State Community College

    Cleveland, TN · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +5

  3. Columbia State Community College

    Columbia, TN · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Respiratory therapist
    • Medical lab technician
    • +2

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  5. Dyersburg State Community College

    Dyersburg, TN · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Medical assistant
    • Medical billing & coding
    • +3

  6. Jackson State Community College

    Jackson, TN · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +6

  7. Motlow State Community College

    Tullahoma, TN · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Industrial maintenance & mechatronics

  8. Northeast State Community College

    Blountville, TN · Public

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

  9. Roane State Community College

    Harriman, TN · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Pharmacy technician
    • Medical billing & coding
    • +9

  10. Southwest Tennessee Community College

    Memphis, TN · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Automotive technician
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +6

  11. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crump

    Crump, TN · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +11

  12. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald

    Hohenwald, TN · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +11

  13. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jacksboro

    Jacksboro, TN · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +10

  14. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro

    Murfreesboro, TN · Public

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

  15. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville

    Huntsville, TN · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +13

  16. Volunteer State Community College

    Gallatin, TN · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Dental assistant
    • Medical billing & coding
    • +8

  17. Walters State Community College

    Morristown, TN · Public

    • EMT & paramedic
    • Pharmacy technician
    • Medical billing & coding
    • +8

What EMTs earn in Tennessee

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

EMT salary in TennesseeHow to become an EMT

Median pay
$40,330
$19.39 an hour
Typical range
$29,720–$59,370
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in TN
3,860
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 Tennessee?

We list 16 schools in Tennessee with EMT & paramedic programs: 16 public colleges. Campuses are in Chattanooga, Memphis, Gallatin, Cleveland, and Columbia.

Are there community college EMT & paramedic programs in Tennessee?

Yes. 16 public colleges in Tennessee 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 Tennessee?

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 $4,270 to $15,875. 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 Tennessee?

The median pay for EMTs in Tennessee is $40,330 a year, and most earn between $29,720 and $59,370, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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

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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