EMT and Paramedic Programs in Arkansas

Arkansas has 24 schools with EMT and paramedic programs in this directory: 24 public and 0 private. Together they graduated 664 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $48,155 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Arkansas Tech University, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home and Arkansas State University Mid-South.

24
Schools with this program
664
Graduates last year
$48,155
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 24 EMT and paramedic programs in Arkansas

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Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$8,901
Graduates last year
75
Median earnings, 1 yr
$59,549
Type
Public

South Arkansas College

El Dorado, AR

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,516
Graduates last year
53
Median earnings, 1 yr
$48,155
Type
Public

North Arkansas College

Harrison, AR

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,840
Graduates last year
42
Median earnings, 1 yr
$43,327
Type
Public

National Park College

Hot Springs, AR

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,600
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$52,446
Type
Public

Arkansas Northeastern College

Blytheville, AR

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,960
Graduates last year
23
Type
Public

Black River Technical College

Pocahontas, AR

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,896
Graduates last year
22
Median earnings, 1 yr
$48,001
Type
Public

Ozarka College

Melbourne, AR

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,030
Graduates last year
4
Type
Public

Southeast Arkansas College

Pine Bluff, AR

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,282
Graduates last year
3
Type
Public

NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Bentonville, AR

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,380
Graduates last year
1
Median earnings, 1 yr
$62,256
Type
Public

Common questions

How much do EMT and paramedic graduates earn?

Across 17 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $48,155 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 Arkansas?

Yes. 24 public schools offer it, including Arkansas Tech University, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home, Arkansas State University Mid-South, South Arkansas College and University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical 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.