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EMT classes in Chicago

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

16 schools offer these EMT and paramedic programs with classes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, and every one is approved 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 Chicago, 10 of the 30 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 3 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 30 programs

All 50 EMT and paramedic programs in Illinois, including online programs

How much do EMT classes cost in Chicago?

$1,257 to $6,300

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 9 programs with a price: $991 to $9,559

Finished the program
Not reported
Working 6 months later
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Length
16 to 46 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 Chicago may also offer EMT classes. How these figures are made

Are there free EMT classes in Chicago?

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

All 30 EMT and paramedic programs in Chicago approved for funding

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30 programs

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emt/basic Emergency Medical Studies Certificate (ct)

    Ivy Tech Community College, Valparaiso

    No diploma needed

    Ivy Tech Community College, Valparaiso · EMT · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$22,900
    Price if you pay yourself$1,763
    Program website, Emt/basic Emergency Medical Studies Certificate (ct) at Ivy Tech Community College
    More details about Emt/basic Emergency Medical Studies Certificate (ct) at Ivy Tech Community College
    Finished
    85%
    Working at 6 months
    65%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,728
    Length
    16 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $185
    Students counted
    76
    a year, estimated
    $22,900
    price
    $1,763

  • 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

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

    Paramedic Science - Associate Of Applied Science (aas)

    Ivy Tech Community College, Valparaiso

    No diploma needed

    Ivy Tech Community College, Valparaiso · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$46,300
    Price if you pay yourself$9,559
    Program website, Paramedic Science - Associate Of Applied Science (aas) at Ivy Tech Community College
    More details about Paramedic Science - Associate Of Applied Science (aas) at Ivy Tech Community College
    Finished
    51%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,565
    Length
    104 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $419
    Students counted
    58
    a year, estimated
    $46,300
    price
    $9,559

  • 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

  • ParamedicIn personNo diploma needed

    Paramedic Science - Technical Certificate (tc)

    Ivy Tech Community College, Valparaiso

    No diploma needed

    Ivy Tech Community College, Valparaiso · Paramedic · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$38,700
    Price if you pay yourself$7,367
    Program website, Paramedic Science - Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
    More details about Paramedic Science - Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,684
    Length
    104 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $935
    Students counted
    17
    a year, estimated
    $38,700
    price
    $7,367

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Basic Emergency Medical Studies Certificate (ct)

    Ivy Tech Community College, Valparaiso

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ivy Tech Community College, Valparaiso · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$15,800
    Price if you pay yourself$991
    Program website, Basic Emergency Medical Studies Certificate (ct) at Ivy Tech Community College
    More details about Basic Emergency Medical Studies Certificate (ct) at Ivy Tech Community College
    Finished
    38%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,939
    Length
    16 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $727
    Students counted
    13
    a year, estimated
    $15,800
    price
    $991

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician

    The Multi Agency Academic Cooperative (maac) Foundation Inc, Valparaiso

    No diploma needed

    The Multi Agency Academic Cooperative (maac) Foundation Inc, Valparaiso · EMT · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,500
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at The Multi Agency Academic Cooperative (maac) Foundation Inc
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at The Multi Agency Academic Cooperative (maac) Foundation Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $90
    Students counted
    19
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,500

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Basic Emergency Medical Studies Certificate (ct)

    Ivy Tech Community College, Valparaiso

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ivy Tech Community College, Valparaiso · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$991
    Program website, Basic Emergency Medical Studies Certificate (ct) at Ivy Tech Community College
    More details about Basic Emergency Medical Studies Certificate (ct) at Ivy Tech Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $727
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $991

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Basic Emergency Medical Studies Certificate (ct)

    Ivy Tech Community College, Valparaiso

    No diploma needed

    Ivy Tech Community College, Valparaiso · EMT · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,257
    Program website, Basic Emergency Medical Studies Certificate (ct) at Ivy Tech Community College
    More details about Basic Emergency Medical Studies Certificate (ct) at Ivy Tech Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $166
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,257

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Tech (emt)

    Intrinsic Home Care Inc., Highland

    No diploma needed

    Intrinsic Home Care Inc., Highland · EMT · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, Emergency Medical Tech (emt) at Intrinsic Home Care Inc.
    More details about Emergency Medical Tech (emt) at Intrinsic Home Care Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    7 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $540
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,000

  • ParamedicIn personNo diploma needed

    Paramedic Education Program

    Methodist Hospitals, Gary

    No diploma needed

    Methodist Hospitals, Gary · Paramedic · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,300
    Program website, Paramedic Education Program at Methodist Hospitals
    More details about Paramedic Education Program at Methodist Hospitals
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,300

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 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

  • 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 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
    Students counted
    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 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

  • 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
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

How to pay for EMT classes in Chicago

Workforce funding can pay for EMT classes in Chicago

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 Chicago EMT and paramedic program numbers come from

Which Chicago EMT and paramedic programs are on this list?

These are the EMT and paramedic programs with classes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area that are 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. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Illinois page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Chicago 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 Chicago

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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