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EMT classes in Arkansas

27 EMT and paramedic programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

16 schools offer these EMT and paramedic programs, and Arkansas has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

EMTs and paramedics assess injuries and illnesses, give emergency medical care and may take patients to hospital. A basic EMT course usually takes less than a year and the intermediate level up to two, and every state requires a license.1 In Arkansas, 1 of the 27 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 7 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 27 programs

How much do EMT classes cost in Arkansas?

$2,789 to $11,014

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 27 programs with a price: $883 to $18,189

Finished the program
45%
Working 6 months later
76%
Earned a year, estimated
about $43,000
Length
Not reported for most programs

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Arkansas may also offer EMT classes. How these figures are made

Are there free EMT classes in Arkansas?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

EMT classes in El Dorado, Batesville, Blytheville and other Arkansas cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 5 more programs are in 5 other areas, 8 in smaller cities and towns.

All 27 EMT and paramedic programs in Arkansas approved for funding

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27 programs

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Technology -AAS Paramedic

    NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC), Bentonville

    Education and courses

    NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC), Bentonville · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$65,700
    Price if you pay yourself$6,600
    School website, Emergency Medical Technology -AAS Paramedic at NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC)
    More details about Emergency Medical Technology -AAS Paramedic at NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC)
    Finished
    22%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,421
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $900
    Students counted
    293
    a year, estimated
    $65,700
    price
    $6,600

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics

    Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus, Ozark

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus, Ozark · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$53,000
    Price if you pay yourself$18,189
    School website, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics at Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
    More details about Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics at Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
    Finished
    35%
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,259
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,900
    Students counted
    222
    a year, estimated
    $53,000
    price
    $18,189

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician - AAS

    SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado, El Dorado

    High school diploma or equivalent

    SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado, El Dorado · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$62,600
    Price if you pay yourself$12,930
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician - AAS at SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician - AAS at SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado
    Finished
    44%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,645
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,188
    Students counted
    108
    a year, estimated
    $62,600
    price
    $12,930

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician - CP

    SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado, El Dorado

    High school diploma or equivalent

    SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado, El Dorado · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$41,500
    Price if you pay yourself$2,294
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician - CP at SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician - CP at SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado
    Finished
    73%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,373
    Length
    15 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,169
    Students counted
    97
    a year, estimated
    $41,500
    price
    $2,294

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    AAS Emergency Medical Technology/Paramedic

    Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB), Batesville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB), Batesville · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,100
    Price if you pay yourself$7,916
    School website, AAS Emergency Medical Technology/Paramedic at Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB)
    More details about AAS Emergency Medical Technology/Paramedic at Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB)
    Finished
    32%
    Working at 6 months
    94%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,527
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,200
    Students counted
    78
    a year, estimated
    $34,100
    price
    $7,916

  • ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic - TC

    SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado, El Dorado

    High school diploma or equivalent

    SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado, El Dorado · Paramedic · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$59,200
    Price if you pay yourself$10,563
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic - TC at SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic - TC at SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,797
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,688
    Students counted
    67
    a year, estimated
    $59,200
    price
    $10,563

  • ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Technical Certificate Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic

    Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB), Batesville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB), Batesville · Paramedic · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$58,400
    Price if you pay yourself$4,992
    Program website, Technical Certificate Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic at Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB)
    More details about Technical Certificate Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic at Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB)
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,603
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,010
    Students counted
    64
    a year, estimated
    $58,400
    price
    $4,992

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certificate of Proficiency Emergency Medical Tech. Basic

    Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB), Batesville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB), Batesville · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,900
    Price if you pay yourself$883
    Program website, Certificate of Proficiency Emergency Medical Tech. Basic at Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB)
    More details about Certificate of Proficiency Emergency Medical Tech. Basic at Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB)
    Finished
    61%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,735
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $140
    Students counted
    57
    a year, estimated
    $34,900
    price
    $883

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    EMT Basic - CP

    East Arkansas Community College (Eacc), Forrest City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    East Arkansas Community College (Eacc), Forrest City · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$40,500
    Price if you pay yourself$5,809
    Program website, EMT Basic - CP at East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)
    More details about EMT Basic - CP at East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)
    Finished
    61%
    Working at 6 months
    59%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,120
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $825
    Students counted
    56
    a year, estimated
    $40,500
    price
    $5,809

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paramedic(EMT) (Associates of Applied Science)

    North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus), Harrison

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus), Harrison · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$57,400
    Price if you pay yourself$11,645
    Program website, Paramedic(EMT) (Associates of Applied Science) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
    More details about Paramedic(EMT) (Associates of Applied Science) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
    Finished
    46%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,338
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,649
    Students counted
    56
    a year, estimated
    $57,400
    price
    $11,645

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic AAS

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC), Pocahontas

    High school diploma or equivalent

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC), Pocahontas · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$45,500
    Price if you pay yourself$15,968
    School website, Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic AAS at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic AAS at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    Finished
    32%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,370
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,150
    Students counted
    56
    a year, estimated
    $45,500
    price
    $15,968

  • EMTHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) CP

    Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc), Blytheville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc), Blytheville · EMT · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,900
    Price if you pay yourself$1,246
    School website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) CP at Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc)
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) CP at Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc)
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,222
    Length
    17 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $225
    Students counted
    52
    a year, estimated
    $36,900
    price
    $1,246

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Sciences

    UofA - PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE, North Little Rock

    Education and courses

    UofA - PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE, North Little Rock · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$45,600
    Price if you pay yourself$13,452
    Program website, Emergency Medical Sciences at UofA - PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE
    More details about Emergency Medical Sciences at UofA - PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE
    Finished
    41%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,399
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $405
    Students counted
    52
    a year, estimated
    $45,600
    price
    $13,452

  • EMTHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Services: EMT

    Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus, Searcy

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus, Searcy · EMT · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,700
    Price if you pay yourself$2,907
    More details about Emergency Medical Services: EMT at Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus
    Finished
    65%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,922
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,000
    Students counted
    48
    a year, estimated
    $39,700
    price
    $2,907

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paramedic - AAS

    University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht), Hope

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht), Hope · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$35,800
    Price if you pay yourself$10,325
    Program website, Paramedic - AAS at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)
    More details about Paramedic - AAS at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)
    Finished
    18%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,948
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,395
    Students counted
    47
    a year, estimated
    $35,800
    price
    $10,325

  • ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic

    University of Arkansas At Monticello (UAM), Monticello

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Arkansas At Monticello (UAM), Monticello · Paramedic · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,800
    Price if you pay yourself$11,542
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic at University of Arkansas At Monticello (UAM)
    More details about Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic at University of Arkansas At Monticello (UAM)
    Finished
    36%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,945
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,119
    Students counted
    44
    a year, estimated
    $31,800
    price
    $11,542

  • ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paramedic - TC

    University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht), Hope

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht), Hope · Paramedic · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$55,500
    Price if you pay yourself$7,463
    Program website, Paramedic - TC at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)
    More details about Paramedic - TC at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)
    Finished
    36%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,873
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $977
    Students counted
    41
    a year, estimated
    $55,500
    price
    $7,463

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics

    Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus, Searcy

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus, Searcy · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,300
    Price if you pay yourself$11,465
    More details about Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics at Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus
    Finished
    23%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,836
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    37
    a year, estimated
    $39,300
    price
    $11,465

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)

    Uam College Of Technology - Mcgehee, McGehee

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Uam College Of Technology - Mcgehee, McGehee · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$35,800
    Price if you pay yourself$1,789
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) at Uam College Of Technology - Mcgehee
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) at Uam College Of Technology - Mcgehee
    Finished
    68%
    Working at 6 months
    48%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,948
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $700
    Students counted
    36
    a year, estimated
    $35,800
    price
    $1,789

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) CP

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC), Paragould

    High school diploma or equivalent

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC), Paragould · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$43,800
    Price if you pay yourself$2,671
    School website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) CP at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) CP at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    Finished
    81%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,952
    Length
    16 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $703
    Students counted
    34
    a year, estimated
    $43,800
    price
    $2,671

  • ParamedicHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic TC

    National Park College (Npc), Hot Springs

    High school diploma or equivalent

    National Park College (Npc), Hot Springs · Paramedic · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$63,000
    Price if you pay yourself$6,650
    Program website, Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic TC at National Park College (Npc)
    More details about Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic TC at National Park College (Npc)
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    87%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,758
    Length
    32 weeks, 31 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $650
    Students counted
    31
    a year, estimated
    $63,000
    price
    $6,650

  • ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paramedic (Technical Certificate)

    North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus), Harrison

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus), Harrison · Paramedic · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$47,900
    Price if you pay yourself$7,498
    School website, Paramedic (Technical Certificate) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
    More details about Paramedic (Technical Certificate) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
    Finished
    39%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,984
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $853
    Students counted
    25
    a year, estimated
    $47,900
    price
    $7,498

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) CP

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC), Pocahontas

    High school diploma or equivalent

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC), Pocahontas · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$42,100
    Price if you pay yourself$2,671
    School website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) CP at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) CP at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    Finished
    90%
    Working at 6 months
    93%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,534
    Length
    16 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $703
    Students counted
    22
    a year, estimated
    $42,100
    price
    $2,671

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technology-AAS

    SOUTHEAST Arkansas College (SEARK), Pine Bluff

    High school diploma or equivalent

    SOUTHEAST Arkansas College (SEARK), Pine Bluff · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,200
    Price if you pay yourself$1,845
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technology-AAS at SOUTHEAST Arkansas College (SEARK)
    More details about Emergency Medical Technology-AAS at SOUTHEAST Arkansas College (SEARK)
    Finished
    38%
    Working at 6 months
    57%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,800
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,700
    Students counted
    18
    a year, estimated
    $39,200
    price
    $1,845

  • ParamedicHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paramedic- TC

    Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc), Blytheville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc), Blytheville · Paramedic · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,837
    School website, Paramedic- TC at Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc)
    More details about Paramedic- TC at Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $786
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,837

  • ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paramedic TC

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC), Pocahontas

    High school diploma or equivalent

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC), Pocahontas · Paramedic · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,447
    School website, Paramedic TC at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    More details about Paramedic TC at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,447

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    AAS - Paramedic

    Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc), Blytheville

    No diploma needed

    Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc), Blytheville · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,520
    Program website, AAS - Paramedic at Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc)
    More details about AAS - Paramedic at Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,299
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,520

How to pay for EMT classes in Arkansas

Workforce funding can pay for EMT classes in Arkansas

Every program on this page is approved for public workforce funding, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).4

Financial aid and grants for EMT classes

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.56

GI Bill for EMT classes

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.7

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Where the Arkansas EMT and paramedic program numbers come from

Which Arkansas EMT and paramedic programs are on this list?

These are the EMT and paramedic programs Arkansas approved for public workforce funding (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). The list covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Arkansas offers.

How Arkansas EMT and paramedic program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some EMT and paramedic programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

Sources for the facts about EMT classes in Arkansas

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: EMTs and Paramedics
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  5. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  7. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs