EMT and Paramedic Programs in Missouri

Missouri has 15 schools with EMT and paramedic programs in this directory: 14 public and 1 private. Together they graduated 361 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $1,700 to $8,995, with a median of $3,100 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $61,379 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at East Central College, Jefferson College and Saint Louis Community College.

15
Schools with this program
361
Graduates last year
$3,100
Median program tuition
$61,379
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 15 EMT and paramedic programs in Missouri

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East Central College

Union, MO

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,392
Graduates last year
86
Type
Public

Jefferson College

Hillsboro, MO

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,400
Graduates last year
71
Median earnings, 1 yr
$63,831
Type
Public

Saint Louis Community College

Bridgeton, MO

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,660
Graduates last year
53
Median earnings, 1 yr
$72,250
Type
Public

Mineral Area College

Park Hills, MO

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,960
Graduates last year
42
Median earnings, 1 yr
$49,411
Type
Public

Crowder College

Neosho, MO

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,450
Graduates last year
21
Type
Public

Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield, MO

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,372
Graduates last year
17
Median earnings, 1 yr
$55,542
Type
Public

Three Rivers College

Poplar Bluff, MO

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,070
Graduates last year
13
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does EMT and paramedic training cost in Missouri?

The median published tuition is $3,100 (range $1,700 to $8,995, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Grand River Technical School ($1,700), Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center ($4,500) and Pike-Lincoln Technical Center ($8,995). 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 8 months to finish (4 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do EMT and paramedic graduates earn?

Across 7 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $61,379 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 Missouri?

Yes. 14 public schools offer it, including East Central College, Jefferson College, Saint Louis Community College, Mineral Area College and Missouri Southern State University.

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.