EMT and Paramedic Programs in Arizona

Arizona has 17 schools with EMT and paramedic programs in this directory: 17 public and 0 private. Together they graduated 1,473 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $1,200 to $1,500, with a median of $1,500 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $51,157 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Glendale Community College, Mesa Community College and Pima Community College.

17
Schools with this program
1,473
Graduates last year
$1,500
Median program tuition
$51,157
Median earnings, 1 yr after

EMT and Paramedic Programs by city in Arizona

All 17 EMT and paramedic programs in Arizona

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Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,358
Graduates last year
309
Median earnings, 1 yr
$49,634
Type
Public

Mesa Community College

Mesa, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,358
Graduates last year
291
Type
Public

Pima Community College

Tucson, AZ

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Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,442
Graduates last year
256
Median earnings, 1 yr
$65,497
Type
Public

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,358
Graduates last year
168
Median earnings, 1 yr
$89,727
Type
Public

Paradise Valley Community College

Phoenix, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,358
Graduates last year
133
Median earnings, 1 yr
$48,346
Type
Public

Rio Salado College

Tempe, AZ

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,358
Graduates last year
37
Type
Public

Yavapai College

Prescott, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,104
Graduates last year
21
Median earnings, 1 yr
$51,157
Type
Public

Mohave Community College

Kingman, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,280
Graduates last year
18
Median earnings, 1 yr
$59,854
Type
Public

Northland Pioneer College

Holbrook, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,280
Graduates last year
12
Type
Public

Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,352
Graduates last year
11
Type
Public

Central Arizona College

Coolidge, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,250
Graduates last year
7
Median earnings, 1 yr
$59,703
Type
Public

Arizona Western College

Yuma, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,150
Graduates last year
4
Type
Public

Coconino Community College

Flagstaff, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,979
Graduates last year
3
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does EMT and paramedic training cost in Arizona?

The median published tuition is $1,500 (range $1,200 to $1,500, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at East Valley Institute of Technology ($1,200) and GateWay Community College-Central City ($1,500). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does EMT and paramedic school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 4 months to finish (2 to 4 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do EMT and paramedic graduates earn?

Across 19 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $51,157 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public EMT and paramedic programs in Arizona?

Yes. 17 public schools offer it, including Glendale Community College, Mesa Community College, Pima Community College, Phoenix College and Paradise Valley Community College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.