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EMT classes in Illinois

50 EMT and paramedic programs with results and funding that can make them free

28 schools offer these EMT and paramedic programs, and Illinois has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows how past students did; Illinois files no usable prices.

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 Illinois, 4 of the 50 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 9 are taught partly or fully online.

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How much do EMT classes cost in Illinois?

Not reported

Illinois files no usable prices, so none can be shown.

Finished the program
Not reported
Working 6 months later
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Length
16 to 64 weeks

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

Are there free EMT classes in Illinois?

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

EMT classes in Chicago, Champaign, Mount Vernon and other Illinois cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the list below. 15 more programs are in 11 other areas.

All 50 EMT and paramedic programs in Illinois approved for funding

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50 programs

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Paramedical Service

    Lake Land College, Mattoon

    No diploma needed

    Lake Land College, Mattoon · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$47,800
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Paramedical Service at Lake Land College
    More details about Paramedical Service at Lake Land College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    90%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,955
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    88
    a year, estimated
    $47,800
    price
    Not reported

  • ParamedicIn personEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Services Paramedic (EMS. Cert)

    South Suburban College, South Holland

    Education and courses

    South Suburban College, South Holland · Paramedic · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$71,600
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Emergency Medical Services Paramedic (EMS. Cert) at South Suburban College
    More details about Emergency Medical Services Paramedic (EMS. Cert) at South Suburban College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,901
    Length
    38 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    61
    a year, estimated
    $71,600
    price
    Not reported

  • ParamedicIn personEducation and courses

    EMT II/Paramedic

    Malcolm X College, Chicago

    Education and courses

    Malcolm X College, Chicago · Paramedic · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$49,900
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, EMT II/Paramedic at Malcolm X College
    More details about EMT II/Paramedic at Malcolm X College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,482
    Length
    40 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    58
    a year, estimated
    $49,900
    price
    Not reported

  • EMTIn personPrerequisite courses

    Emt-B

    Malcolm X College, Chicago

    Prerequisite courses

    Malcolm X College, Chicago · EMT · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$49,900
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emt-B at Malcolm X College
    More details about Emt-B at Malcolm X College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,482
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    58
    a year, estimated
    $49,900
    price
    Not reported

  • ParamedicHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Certificate

    Black Hawk College, Moline

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Black Hawk College, Moline · Paramedic · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,600
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Certificate at Black Hawk College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Certificate at Black Hawk College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    66%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,157
    Length
    56 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    52
    a year, estimated
    $36,600
    price
    Not reported

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    Paramedicine AAS

    Lewis and Clark Community College, Godfrey

    Education and courses

    Lewis and Clark Community College, Godfrey · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$31,500
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Paramedicine AAS at Lewis and Clark Community College
    More details about Paramedicine AAS at Lewis and Clark Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,874
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    50
    a year, estimated
    $31,500
    price
    Not reported

  • EMTIn personEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Parkland College, Champaign

    Education and courses

    Parkland College, Champaign · EMT · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$37,300
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Parkland College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Parkland College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,327
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    41
    a year, estimated
    $37,300
    price
    Not reported

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

    Emergency Medical Technician Paramedical Services AAS Degree

    Rend Lake College, Ina

    Education and courses

    Rend Lake College, Ina · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$61,900
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician Paramedical Services AAS Degree at Rend Lake College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician Paramedical Services AAS Degree at Rend Lake College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,476
    Length
    80 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    33
    a year, estimated
    $61,900
    price
    Not reported

  • ParamedicIn personEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Technician Paramedical Services Certficate

    Rend Lake College, Ina

    Education and courses

    Rend Lake College, Ina · Paramedic · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$61,900
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician Paramedical Services Certficate at Rend Lake College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician Paramedical Services Certficate at Rend Lake College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,476
    Length
    48 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    33
    a year, estimated
    $61,900
    price
    Not reported

  • ParamedicIn personEducation and courses

    JWCC Paramedicine Certificate

    John Wood Community College, Quincy

    Education and courses

    John Wood Community College, Quincy · Paramedic · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$59,800
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, JWCC Paramedicine Certificate at John Wood Community College
    More details about JWCC Paramedicine Certificate at John Wood Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    50%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,941
    Length
    56 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    15
    a year, estimated
    $59,800
    price
    Not reported

  • Advanced EMTIn personEducation and courses

    Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

    Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield

    Education and courses

    Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield · Advanced EMT · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician at Lincoln Land Community College
    More details about Advanced Emergency Medical Technician at Lincoln Land Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    EMS Paramedic Degree

    Kishwaukee College, Malta

    No diploma needed

    Kishwaukee College, Malta · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, EMS Paramedic Degree at Kishwaukee College
    More details about EMS Paramedic Degree at Kishwaukee College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    70 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • EMTHybridPrerequisite courses

    EMT Basic (COC)-FS185

    Joliet Junior College, Joliet

    Prerequisite courses

    Joliet Junior College, Joliet · EMT · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, EMT Basic (COC)-FS185 at Joliet Junior College
    More details about EMT Basic (COC)-FS185 at Joliet Junior College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • EMTIn personEducation and courses

    EMT-B Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

    Elgin Comm. College District #509, Elgin

    Education and courses

    Elgin Comm. College District #509, Elgin · EMT · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, EMT-B Emergency Medical Technician - Basic at Elgin Comm. College District #509
    More details about EMT-B Emergency Medical Technician - Basic at Elgin Comm. College District #509
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • ParamedicIn personEducation and courses

    EMT-Paramedic Certificate

    Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove

    Education and courses

    Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove · Paramedic · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, EMT-Paramedic Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
    More details about EMT-Paramedic Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • EMTIn personEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Services

    Richland Community College, Decatur

    Education and courses

    Richland Community College, Decatur · EMT · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Services at Richland Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Services at Richland Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    76 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

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

    Emergency Medical Services (EMS/Fire Science) (AAS)-FS175

    Joliet Junior College, Joliet

    Education and courses

    Joliet Junior College, Joliet · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Services (EMS/Fire Science) (AAS)-FS175 at Joliet Junior College
    More details about Emergency Medical Services (EMS/Fire Science) (AAS)-FS175 at Joliet Junior College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)In personPrerequisite courses

    Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic AAS

    Southeastern Community College, West Burlington, IA

    Prerequisite courses

    Southeastern Community College, West Burlington, IA · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Classes are outside Illinois; Illinois approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic AAS at Southeastern Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic AAS at Southeastern Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    72 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Services Certificate Program

    John A. Logan Community College, Carterville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    John A. Logan Community College, Carterville · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Services Certificate Program at John A. Logan Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Services Certificate Program at John A. Logan Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    56 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

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

    Emergency Medical Services Degree Program

    John A. Logan Community College, Carterville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    John A. Logan Community College, Carterville · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Services Degree Program at John A. Logan Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Services Degree Program at John A. Logan Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    68 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • ParamedicIn personEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Services Paramedic

    Parkland College, Champaign

    Education and courses

    Parkland College, Champaign · Paramedic · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Services Paramedic at Parkland College
    More details about Emergency Medical Services Paramedic at Parkland College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Services Paramedic AAS

    Carl Sandburg College, Galesburg

    Education and courses

    Carl Sandburg College, Galesburg · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Services Paramedic AAS at Carl Sandburg College
    More details about Emergency Medical Services Paramedic AAS at Carl Sandburg College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    72 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

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

    Emergency Medical Services Paramedic AAS

    Parkland College, Champaign

    Education and courses

    Parkland College, Champaign · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Services Paramedic AAS at Parkland College
    More details about Emergency Medical Services Paramedic AAS at Parkland College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    76 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Kaskaskia College, Centralia

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Kaskaskia College, Centralia · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Kaskaskia College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Kaskaskia College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • EMTIn personEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Morton College, Cicero

    Education and courses

    Morton College, Cicero · EMT · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Morton College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Morton College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • EMTIn personEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Prairie State College, Chicago Heights

    Education and courses

    Prairie State College, Chicago Heights · EMT · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Prairie State College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Prairie State College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • EMTIn personEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate

    College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn

    Education and courses

    College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn · EMT · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate at College Of DuPage
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate at College Of DuPage
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • EMTIn personEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate

    Harper College, Palatine

    Education and courses

    Harper College, Palatine · EMT · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate at Harper College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate at Harper College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • EMTIn personEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

    Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby

    Education and courses

    Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby · EMT · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician - Basic at Illinois Valley Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician - Basic at Illinois Valley Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • EMTIn personEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

    Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield

    Education and courses

    Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield · EMT · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician - Basic at Lincoln Land Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician - Basic at Lincoln Land Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • EMTIn personEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) Certificate

    Kankakee Community College, Kankakee

    Education and courses

    Kankakee Community College, Kankakee · EMT · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) Certificate at Kankakee Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) Certificate at Kankakee Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • EMTIn personEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Certificate

    Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove

    Education and courses

    Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove · EMT · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • ParamedicIn personEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic

    Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby

    Education and courses

    Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby · Paramedic · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic at Illinois Valley Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic at Illinois Valley Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • ParamedicIn personEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic

    Heartland Community College, Normal

    Education and courses

    Heartland Community College, Normal · Paramedic · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic at Heartland Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic at Heartland Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • ParamedicIn personEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P) Adv Cert

    Kankakee Community College, Kankakee

    Education and courses

    Kankakee Community College, Kankakee · Paramedic · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P) Adv Cert at Kankakee Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P) Adv Cert at Kankakee Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    34 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

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

    Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic AAS

    Waubonsee Community College, Aurora

    Education and courses

    Waubonsee Community College, Aurora · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic AAS at Waubonsee Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic AAS at Waubonsee Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • EMTIn personPrerequisite courses

    Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certificate

    Rend Lake College, Mt. Vernon

    Prerequisite courses

    Rend Lake College, Mt. Vernon · EMT · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certificate at Rend Lake College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certificate at Rend Lake College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • EMTIn personEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certificate

    South Suburban College, South Holland

    Education and courses

    South Suburban College, South Holland · EMT · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certificate at South Suburban College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certificate at South Suburban College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • EMTIn personEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Technician Certificate

    Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills

    Education and courses

    Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills · EMT · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician Certificate at Moraine Valley Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician Certificate at Moraine Valley Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • EMTIn personEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Technician-Basic

    Wilco Area Career Center, Romeoville

    Education and courses

    Wilco Area Career Center, Romeoville · EMT · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic at Wilco Area Career Center
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician-Basic at Wilco Area Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • ParamedicIn personPrerequisite courses

    Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic BVS

    Elgin Comm. College District #509, Elgin

    Prerequisite courses

    Elgin Comm. College District #509, Elgin · Paramedic · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
    More details about Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
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    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Firefighter with EMT or paramedicIn personNo diploma needed

    Firefighter / Paramedic Registered Apprenticeship Proram

    Elgin Comm. College District #509, Elgin

    No diploma needed

    Elgin Comm. College District #509, Elgin · Firefighter with EMT or paramedic · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Firefighter / Paramedic Registered Apprenticeship Proram at Elgin Comm. College District #509
    More details about Firefighter / Paramedic Registered Apprenticeship Proram at Elgin Comm. College District #509
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    80 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • ParamedicIn personEducation and courses

    Paramedic

    Illinois Central College, East Peoria

    Education and courses

    Illinois Central College, East Peoria · Paramedic · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Paramedic at Illinois Central College
    More details about Paramedic at Illinois Central College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    80 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

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

    Paramedic Associate Degree

    Kankakee Community College, Kankakee

    Education and courses

    Kankakee Community College, Kankakee · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Paramedic Associate Degree at Kankakee Community College
    More details about Paramedic Associate Degree at Kankakee Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • ParamedicIn personEducation and courses

    Paramedic Certificate

    Harper College, Arlington Heights

    Education and courses

    Harper College, Arlington Heights · Paramedic · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Paramedic Certificate at Harper College
    More details about Paramedic Certificate at Harper College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • ParamedicIn personEducation and courses

    Paramedic Certificate of Completion

    Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield

    Education and courses

    Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield · Paramedic · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Paramedic Certificate of Completion at Lincoln Land Community College
    More details about Paramedic Certificate of Completion at Lincoln Land Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
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    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • ParamedicHybridNo diploma needed

    Paramedic-Certificate

    Kishwaukee College, Malta

    No diploma needed

    Kishwaukee College, Malta · Paramedic · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Paramedic-Certificate at Kishwaukee College
    More details about Paramedic-Certificate at Kishwaukee College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    38 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
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    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
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    Not reported

  • ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paramedical Services Certificate

    Lake Land College, Mattoon

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lake Land College, Mattoon · Paramedic · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Paramedical Services Certificate at Lake Land College
    More details about Paramedical Services Certificate at Lake Land College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
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    Not reported
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    Not reported

  • ParamedicIn personEducation and courses

    Paramedicine

    Kaskaskia College, Centralia

    Education and courses

    Kaskaskia College, Centralia · Paramedic · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Paramedicine at Kaskaskia College
    More details about Paramedicine at Kaskaskia College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
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    Not reported
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    Not reported
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    Not reported

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    Paramedicine AAS - JWCC

    John Wood Community College, Quincy

    Education and courses

    John Wood Community College, Quincy · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Paramedicine AAS - JWCC at John Wood Community College
    More details about Paramedicine AAS - JWCC at John Wood Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
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    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
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    Not reported

How to pay for EMT classes in Illinois

Workforce funding can pay for EMT classes in Illinois

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 Illinois EMT and paramedic program numbers come from

Which Illinois EMT and paramedic programs are on this list?

These are the EMT and paramedic programs Illinois 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 Illinois offers.

How Illinois 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.

How reliable are the Illinois figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Illinois among the states with "known data quality concerns".8 We leave out the share who finished for Illinois: only a few programs report it, and those at a typical 11%. We leave out prices for Illinois: the state files a code in place of each price, so no price can be shown.

Sources for the facts about EMT classes in Illinois

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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
  8. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns