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EMT classes in Jackson, Mississippi

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

5 schools offer these EMT and paramedic programs with classes in the Jackson 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 Every state recognizes National Registry (NREMT) certification as proof of entry-level skill before it issues an EMT license.2

In Jackson, all 11 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 11 programs here are EMT (5 programs), advanced EMT (3 programs), paramedic or EMS (associate degree, 2 programs) and paramedic (1 program).

See the 11 programs

All 25 EMT and paramedic programs in Mississippi, including online programs

How much do EMT classes cost in Jackson?

$700 to $3,125 is what most EMT and paramedic programs in Jackson cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 11 programs with a price. All of them: $325 to $8,630

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
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
14 to 27 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 Jackson may also offer EMT classes. How these figures are made

Are there free EMT classes in Jackson?

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

All 11 EMT and paramedic programs in Jackson approved for WIOA funding

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11 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

    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

  • 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

  • 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

    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

    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

How to pay for EMT classes in Jackson

WIOA funding can pay for EMT classes in Jackson

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.

Other training in Jackson

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

Where the Jackson EMT and paramedic program numbers come from

Which Jackson EMT and paramedic programs are on this list?

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

How the prices and results of Jackson 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 Jackson

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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