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EMT classes in Mississippi

25 EMT (emergency medical technician) and paramedic programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

16 schools offer these EMT and paramedic programs, and Mississippi 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 Every state recognizes National Registry (NREMT) certification as proof of entry-level skill before it issues an EMT license.2

In Mississippi, all 25 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 25 programs here are EMT (13 programs), paramedic or EMS (associate degree, 7 programs), advanced EMT (4 programs) and paramedic (1 program).

See the 25 programs

How much do EMT classes cost in Mississippi?

Certificates and short courses (18 programs)
$496 to $1,646most of them, usually 12 to 16 weeks long
Two-year degrees (7 programs)
$8,560 to $9,490most of them, usually 59 to 70 weeks long

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
Left out
6 in 10 of Mississippi's programs report exactly 100%, far more than in other states
Working 6 months later
93%
Earned a year, estimated
about $51,500
Length
15 to 58 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 Mississippi may also offer EMT classes. How these figures are made

Are there free EMT classes in Mississippi?

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

All 25 EMT and paramedic programs in Mississippi approved for WIOA funding

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25 programs

  • ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Med Technology / Paramedic

    Holmes Community College

    Ridgeland

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Holmes Community College, RidgelandParamedic · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$58,300
    Price if you pay yourself$4,410
    More details about Emergency Med Technology / Paramedic at Holmes Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    99%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,570
    Length
    60 weeks, 37 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,300
    Students counted
    314
    Earned a year, estimated
    $58,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,410

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

    Emergency Med Technology / Paramedic

    Jones County Junior College

    Ellisville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Jones County Junior College, EllisvilleParamedic or EMS (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$49,300
    Price if you pay yourself$13,060
    More details about Emergency Med Technology / Paramedic at Jones County Junior College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    90%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,315
    Length
    79 weeks, 37 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $800
    Students counted
    233
    Earned a year, estimated
    $49,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,060

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

    Emergency Med Technology / Paramedic

    Northwest Mississippi Community College

    Senatobia

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northwest Mississippi Community College, SenatobiaParamedic or EMS (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$52,200
    Price if you pay yourself$9,500
    More details about Emergency Med Technology / Paramedic at Northwest Mississippi Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,061
    Length
    58 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    212
    Earned a year, estimated
    $52,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,500

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

    Emergency Med Technology / Paramedic

    Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Harrison County Campus

    Gulfport

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Harrison County Campus, GulfportParamedic or EMS (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$53,800
    Price if you pay yourself$9,280
    More details about Emergency Med Technology / Paramedic at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Harrison County Campus
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    93%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,446
    Length
    69 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $600
    Students counted
    116
    Earned a year, estimated
    $53,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,280

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

    Emergency Med Technology / Paramedic

    East Mississippi Community College - Golden Triangle / Mayhew

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    East Mississippi Community College - Golden Triangle / Mayhew, ColumbusParamedic or EMS (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,900
    Price if you pay yourself$9,480
    More details about Emergency Med Technology / Paramedic at East Mississippi Community College - Golden Triangle / Mayhew
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,965
    Length
    60 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,125
    Students counted
    67
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,480

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

    Emergency Med Technology / Paramedic

    Hinds Community College - Nursing and Allied Health Center

    Jackson

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hinds Community College - Nursing and Allied Health Center, JacksonParamedic or EMS (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$51,500
    Price if you pay yourself$8,630
    More details about Emergency Med Technology / Paramedic at Hinds Community College - Nursing and Allied Health Center
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,870
    Length
    38 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,580
    Students counted
    46
    Earned a year, estimated
    $51,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,630

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Tech - Basic

    Mississippi State Fire Academy - Main Campus

    Jackson

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mississippi State Fire Academy - Main Campus, JacksonEMTIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$43,000
    Price if you pay yourself$600

    27 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Emergency Medical Tech - Basic at Mississippi State Fire Academy - Main Campus
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    93%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,750
    Length
    15 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    27
    Earned a year, estimated
    $43,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $600
    students trained with WIOA funding
    27

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Tech - Basic

    Coahoma Community College - Clarksdale Main Campus

    Clarksdale

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Coahoma Community College - Clarksdale Main Campus, ClarksdaleEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$67,800
    Price if you pay yourself$1,650
    More details about Emergency Medical Tech - Basic at Coahoma Community College - Clarksdale Main Campus
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,957
    Length
    15 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $350
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    $67,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,650

  • Advanced EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    EMT Advance

    Mississippi State Fire Academy - Main Campus

    Jackson

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mississippi State Fire Academy - Main Campus, JacksonAdvanced EMTIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$51,400
    Price if you pay yourself$900

    10 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about EMT Advance at Mississippi State Fire Academy - Main Campus
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,857
    Length
    12 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    10
    Earned a year, estimated
    $51,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $900
    students trained with WIOA funding
    10

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

    Emergency Med Technology / Paramedic

    Itawamba Community College - Belden Center

    Belden

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Itawamba Community College - Belden Center, BeldenParamedic or EMS (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000
    More details about Emergency Med Technology / Paramedic at Itawamba Community College - Belden Center
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,580
    Students counted
    70
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,000

  • Advanced EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    EMT Advance

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College

    Wesson

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College, WessonAdvanced EMT · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$800
    More details about EMT Advance at Copiah-Lincoln Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    13
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $800

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

    Emergency Med Technology / Paramedic

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College

    Wesson

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College, WessonParamedic or EMS (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,490
    More details about Emergency Med Technology / Paramedic at Copiah-Lincoln Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    72 weeks, 46 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,500
    Students counted
    13
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,490

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Tech - Basic

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College

    Wesson

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College, WessonEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$325
    More details about Emergency Medical Tech - Basic at Copiah-Lincoln Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $325

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Tech - Basic

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Simpson County

    Mendenhall

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Simpson County, MendenhallEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$325
    More details about Emergency Medical Tech - Basic at Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Simpson County
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $325

  • Advanced EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    EMT Advance

    Southwest Mississippi Community College

    Summit

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southwest Mississippi Community College, SummitAdvanced EMT · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$460
    More details about EMT Advance at Southwest Mississippi Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $260
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $460

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Tech - Basic

    Southwest Mississippi Community College

    Summit

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southwest Mississippi Community College, SummitEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$460
    More details about Emergency Medical Tech - Basic at Southwest Mississippi Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $195
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $460

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Tech - Basic

    Northeast Mississippi Community College

    Booneville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northeast Mississippi Community College, BoonevilleEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$461
    More details about Emergency Medical Tech - Basic at Northeast Mississippi Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $400
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $461

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Tech - Basic

    Mississippi Delta Community College - Capps Center Indianola

    Indianola

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mississippi Delta Community College - Capps Center Indianola, IndianolaEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$675
    More details about Emergency Medical Tech - Basic at Mississippi Delta Community College - Capps Center Indianola
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $675

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Tech - Basic

    Itawamba Community College - Belden Center

    Belden

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Itawamba Community College - Belden Center, BeldenEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$689
    More details about Emergency Medical Tech - Basic at Itawamba Community College - Belden Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $150
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $689

  • Advanced EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    EMT Advance

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Simpson County

    Mendenhall

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Simpson County, MendenhallAdvanced EMT · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$800
    More details about EMT Advance at Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Simpson County
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $800

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Tech - Basic

    Holmes Community College

    Ridgeland

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Holmes Community College, RidgelandEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,410
    More details about Emergency Medical Tech - Basic at Holmes Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $125
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,410

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Tech - Basic

    East Mississippi Community College - Golden Triangle / Mayhew

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    East Mississippi Community College - Golden Triangle / Mayhew, ColumbusEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,635
    More details about Emergency Medical Tech - Basic at East Mississippi Community College - Golden Triangle / Mayhew
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $600
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,635

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Tech - Basic

    Hinds Community College - Nursing and Allied Health Center

    Jackson

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hinds Community College - Nursing and Allied Health Center, JacksonEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,840
    More details about Emergency Medical Tech - Basic at Hinds Community College - Nursing and Allied Health Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 11 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $460
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,840

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Tech - Basic

    Northwest Mississippi Community College

    Oxford

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northwest Mississippi Community College, OxfordEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,250
    More details about Emergency Medical Tech - Basic at Northwest Mississippi Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,250

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Tech - Basic

    Northwest Mississippi Community College

    Southaven

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northwest Mississippi Community College, SouthavenEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,250
    More details about Emergency Medical Tech - Basic at Northwest Mississippi Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,250

How to pay for EMT classes in Mississippi

WIOA funding can pay for EMT classes in Mississippi

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

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.78

GI Bill for EMT classes

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9

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

Quick facts: EMT classes in Mississippi

programs with a price cost under $1,000
11 of 25
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
10th of 36
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
21 of 25
EMT and paramedic programs here, against the typical state's 18
25 vs 18

State comparisons use the same figures as the EMT classes by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

EMT classes in Jackson, Memphis, Columbus and other Mississippi cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 3 more programs are in 3 other areas, 3 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Mississippi

How EMT classes compare with the rest of public safety: First responder training in Mississippi

Where the Mississippi EMT and paramedic program numbers come from

Which Mississippi EMT and paramedic programs are on this list?

These are the EMT and paramedic programs Mississippi approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Mississippi offers.

How the prices and results of Mississippi EMT and paramedic programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

How reliable are the Mississippi figures?

We leave out the share who finished for Mississippi: 6 in 10 of its programs report exactly 100%, far more than in other states.

Sources for the facts about EMT classes in Mississippi

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: EMTs and Paramedics
  2. National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians: About Us
  3. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  4. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  5. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  6. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List