EMT and Paramedic Programs in Alabama

Alabama has 17 schools with EMT and paramedic programs in this directory: 15 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 1,038 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $49,724 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Columbia Southern University, John C Calhoun State Community College and Gadsden State Community College.

17
Schools with this program
1,038
Graduates last year
$49,724
Median earnings, 1 yr after

EMT and Paramedic Programs by city in Alabama

All 17 EMT and paramedic programs in Alabama

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Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,472
Graduates last year
173
Type
Private for-profit

Gadsden State Community College

Gadsden, AL

Award
Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,608
Graduates last year
106
Median earnings, 1 yr
$48,817
Type
Public

Jefferson State Community College

Birmingham, AL

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,520
Graduates last year
60
Median earnings, 1 yr
$50,630
Type
Public

Herzing University-Birmingham

Birmingham, AL

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$13,820
Graduates last year
45
Median earnings, 1 yr
$67,967
Type
Private nonprofit

Lurleen B Wallace Community College

Andalusia, AL

Award
Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,610
Graduates last year
40
Median earnings, 1 yr
$54,927
Type
Public

Northwest Shoals Community College

Muscle Shoals, AL

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,551
Graduates last year
26
Median earnings, 1 yr
$50,827
Type
Public

Bevill State Community College

Jasper, AL

Award
Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,126
Graduates last year
6
Median earnings, 1 yr
$47,401
Type
Public

Common questions

How much do EMT and paramedic graduates earn?

Across 12 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $49,724 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 Alabama?

Yes. 15 public schools offer it, including John C Calhoun State Community College, Gadsden State Community College, Coastal Alabama Community College, University of South Alabama and George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville.

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.