EMT and Paramedic Programs in Virginia

Virginia has 22 schools with EMT and paramedic programs in this directory: 21 public and 1 private. Together they graduated 361 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $55,085 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Central Virginia Community College, Blue Ridge Community College and Tidewater Community College.

22
Schools with this program
361
Graduates last year
$55,085
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 22 EMT and paramedic programs in Virginia

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Central Virginia Community College

Lynchburg, VA

Award
Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,319
Graduates last year
84
Median earnings, 1 yr
$69,379
Type
Public

Blue Ridge Community College

Weyers Cave, VA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,793
Graduates last year
48
Median earnings, 1 yr
$52,539
Type
Public

Tidewater Community College

Norfolk, VA

Award
Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,012
Graduates last year
39
Median earnings, 1 yr
$63,591
Type
Public

Piedmont Virginia Community College

Charlottesville, VA

Award
Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,219
Graduates last year
18
Median earnings, 1 yr
$69,211
Type
Public

Mountain Empire Community College

Big Stone Gap, VA

Award
Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,154
Graduates last year
16
Median earnings, 1 yr
$61,808
Type
Public

Germanna Community College

Locust Grove, VA

Award
Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,406
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$61,195
Type
Public

Laurel Ridge Community College

Middletown, VA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,249
Graduates last year
11
Median earnings, 1 yr
$44,203
Type
Public

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, VA

Award
Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,062
Graduates last year
11
Median earnings, 1 yr
$75,234
Type
Public

Virginia Highlands Community College

Abingdon, VA

Award
Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,169
Graduates last year
11
Median earnings, 1 yr
$55,085
Type
Public

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$18,484
Graduates last year
6
Median earnings, 1 yr
$62,685
Type
Private for-profit

Southwest Virginia Community College

Cedar Bluff, VA

Award
Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,252
Graduates last year
5
Median earnings, 1 yr
$59,461
Type
Public

Common questions

How much do EMT and paramedic graduates earn?

Across 19 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $55,085 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 Virginia?

Yes. 21 public schools offer it, including Central Virginia Community College, Blue Ridge Community College, Tidewater Community College, Rappahannock Community College and J Sargeant Reynolds 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.