EMT and Paramedic Programs in Ohio

Ohio has 44 schools with EMT and paramedic programs in this directory: 43 public and 1 private. Together they graduated 1,665 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $1,094 to $15,400, with a median of $1,674 across the 19 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $61,118 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Cuyahoga Community College District, Sinclair Community College and Columbus State Community College.

44
Schools with this program
1,665
Graduates last year
$1,674
Median program tuition
$61,118
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 44 EMT and paramedic programs in Ohio

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Cuyahoga Community College District

Cleveland, OH

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,249
Graduates last year
214
Median earnings, 1 yr
$71,761
Type
Public

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,675
Graduates last year
186
Median earnings, 1 yr
$65,617
Type
Public

Columbus State Community College

Columbus, OH

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,788
Graduates last year
115
Median earnings, 1 yr
$49,850
Type
Public

Edison State Community College

Piqua, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,739
Graduates last year
78
Median earnings, 1 yr
$33,098
Type
Public

Apollo Career Center

Lima, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$1,175
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
75
Type
Public

Auburn Career Center

Concord Twp, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$8,375
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
61
Type
Public

Clark State College

Springfield, OH

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,633
Graduates last year
56
Type
Public

EHOVE Career Center

Milan, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$7,362
Length
14 months
Graduates last year
52
Median earnings, 1 yr
$41,592
Type
Public

Knox County Career Center

Mount Vernon, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$1,399
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
42
Type
Public

Tri-Rivers Career Center

Marion, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$7,595
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
42
Type
Public

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,910
Graduates last year
22
Median earnings, 1 yr
$59,892
Type
Public

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,109
Graduates last year
20
Median earnings, 1 yr
$47,641
Type
Public

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$13,122
Graduates last year
13
Type
Public

James A. Rhodes State College

Lima, OH

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,680
Graduates last year
10
Median earnings, 1 yr
$61,188
Type
Public

Central Ohio Technical College

Newark, OH

Award
Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,376
Graduates last year
6
Median earnings, 1 yr
$66,893
Type
Public

Mercy College of Ohio

Toledo, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$19,702
Graduates last year
6
Median earnings, 1 yr
$71,746
Type
Private nonprofit

Hocking College

Nelsonville, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,690
Graduates last year
1
Type
Public

Belmont College

St Clairsville, OH

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,938
Type
Public

Shawnee State University

Portsmouth, OH

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$10,894
Median earnings, 1 yr
$61,910
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does EMT and paramedic training cost in Ohio?

The median published tuition is $1,674 (range $1,094 to $15,400, 19 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at EHOVE Career Center ($1,094), Pike County Joint Vocational School District ($1,100) and Apollo Career Center ($1,175). 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 5 months to finish (4 to 14 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do EMT and paramedic graduates earn?

Across 29 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $61,118 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 Ohio?

Yes. 43 public schools offer it, including Cuyahoga Community College District, Sinclair Community College, Columbus State Community College, Four County Career Center and Cincinnati State Technical and 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.