Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA
- Award
- Associate degree and Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $6,030
- Graduates last year
- 213
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $60,015
- Type
- Public
EMT and Paramedic Programs in Iowa
Iowa has 12 schools with EMT and paramedic programs in this directory: 11 public and 1 private. Together they graduated 598 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Graduates earned a median of $59,591 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Des Moines Area Community College, Western Iowa Tech Community College and Hawkeye Community College.
12
Schools with this program
598
Graduates last year
$59,591
Median earnings, 1 yr after
All 12 EMT and paramedic programs in Iowa
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA
- Award
- Certificate and Associate degree
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $5,306
- Graduates last year
- 143
- Type
- Public
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA
- Award
- Certificate and Associate degree
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $6,786
- Graduates last year
- 68
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $48,868
- Type
- Public
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington, IA
- Award
- Certificate and Associate degree
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $6,660
- Graduates last year
- 58
- Type
- Public
Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon, IA
- Award
- Associate degree and Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $7,500
- Graduates last year
- 43
- Type
- Public
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, IA
- Award
- Certificate and Associate degree
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $18,024
- Graduates last year
- 30
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $69,832
- Type
- Private nonprofit
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
- Award
- Associate degree and Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $6,288
- Graduates last year
- 13
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $49,182
- Type
- Public
Eastern Iowa Community College District
Davenport, IA
- Award
- Certificate and Associate degree
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $5,016
- Graduates last year
- 8
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $59,591
- Type
- Public
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA
- Award
- Certificate and Associate degree
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $5,232
- Graduates last year
- 7
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $62,169
- Type
- Public
Northeast Iowa Community College
Calmar, IA
- Award
- Certificate and Associate degree
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $7,020
- Graduates last year
- 7
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $60,680
- Type
- Public
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IA
- Award
- Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $6,803
- Graduates last year
- 6
- Type
- Public
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA
- Award
- Associate degree
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $7,050
- Graduates last year
- 2
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $53,314
- Type
- Public
Common questions
How much do EMT and paramedic graduates earn?
Across 11 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $59,591 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 Iowa?
Yes. 11 public schools offer it, including Des Moines Area Community College, Western Iowa Tech Community College, Hawkeye Community College, Southeastern Community College and Northwest Iowa 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.