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EMT classes in Nebraska

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

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

EMTs and paramedics assess injuries and illnesses, give emergency medical care and may take patients to hospital. A basic EMT course usually takes less than a year and the intermediate level up to two, and every state requires a license.1 In Nebraska, 5 of the 18 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 6 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 18 programs

How much do EMT classes cost in Nebraska?

$1,105 to $7,598

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 18 programs with a price: $224 to $13,130

Finished the program
68%
Working 6 months later
83%
Earned a year, estimated
about $35,700
Length
16 to 63 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 Nebraska may also offer EMT classes. How these figures are made

Are there free EMT classes in Nebraska?

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

EMT classes in Sioux City, North Platte, Norfolk and other Nebraska cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 7 in smaller cities and towns and 1 online.

All 18 EMT and paramedic programs in Nebraska approved for funding

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18 programs

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Course - Certificate of Completion

    Central Community College, Grand Island

    No diploma needed

    Central Community College, Grand Island · EMT · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$48,100
    Price if you pay yourself$560
    School website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Course - Certificate of Completion at Central Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Course - Certificate of Completion at Central Community College
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,016
    Length
    16 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $613
    Students counted
    249
    a year, estimated
    $48,100
    price
    $560

  • ParamedicHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paramedic - Certificate

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, IA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, IA · Paramedic · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

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

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,414
    School website, Paramedic - Certificate at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    More details about Paramedic - Certificate at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $610
    Students counted
    130
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,414

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician - Certification

    Western Nebraska Community College, Scottsbluff

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Nebraska Community College, Scottsbluff · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$30,100
    Price if you pay yourself$1,002
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician - Certification at Western Nebraska Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician - Certification at Western Nebraska Community College
    Finished
    54%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,526
    Length
    15 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $220
    Students counted
    95
    a year, estimated
    $30,100
    price
    $1,002

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Paramedicine - Associate of Applied Science; Licensure

    Central Community College, Grand Island

    No diploma needed

    Central Community College, Grand Island · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,720
    School website, Paramedicine - Associate of Applied Science; Licensure at Central Community College
    More details about Paramedicine - Associate of Applied Science; Licensure at Central Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,275
    Students counted
    85
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,720

  • ParamedicIn personEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (Accelerated Program) - Diploma

    Mid-Plains Community College, North Platte

    Education and courses

    Mid-Plains Community College, North Platte · Paramedic · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$30,700
    Price if you pay yourself$7,598
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (Accelerated Program) - Diploma at Mid-Plains Community College
    Finished
    27%
    Working at 6 months
    38%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,677
    Length
    12 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    62
    a year, estimated
    $30,700
    price
    $7,598

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

    Paramedic - Associate of Applied Science

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, IA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, IA · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

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

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,130
    School website, Paramedic - Associate of Applied Science at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    More details about Paramedic - Associate of Applied Science at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    Finished
    25%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 27 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,225
    Students counted
    47
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $13,130

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)In personPrerequisite courses

    Paramedic - Associate of Applied Science

    Southeast Community College, Lincoln

    Prerequisite courses

    Southeast Community College, Lincoln · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$38,800
    Price if you pay yourself$7,381
    School website, Paramedic - Associate of Applied Science at Southeast Community College
    More details about Paramedic - Associate of Applied Science at Southeast Community College
    Finished
    87%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,705
    Length
    64 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,250
    Students counted
    42
    a year, estimated
    $38,800
    price
    $7,381

  • Emergency medical responderIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Course - Certificate of Completion

    Central Community College, Grand Island

    No diploma needed

    Central Community College, Grand Island · Emergency medical responder · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$13,300
    Price if you pay yourself$224
    School website, Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Course - Certificate of Completion at Central Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Course - Certificate of Completion at Central Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    68%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,321
    Length
    16 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $80
    Students counted
    41
    a year, estimated
    $13,300
    price
    $224

  • ParamedicHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paramedic - Diploma

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, IA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, IA · Paramedic · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

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

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,008
    Program website, Paramedic - Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    More details about Paramedic - Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    Finished
    43%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,842
    Students counted
    41
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,008

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

    Paramedic - Associate of Applied Science; Licensure

    Northeast Community College, Norfolk

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northeast Community College, Norfolk · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$61,500
    Price if you pay yourself$7,968
    School website, Paramedic - Associate of Applied Science; Licensure at Northeast Community College
    More details about Paramedic - Associate of Applied Science; Licensure at Northeast Community College
    Finished
    35%
    Working at 6 months
    86%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,379
    Length
    64 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,119
    Students counted
    34
    a year, estimated
    $61,500
    price
    $7,968

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

    Emergency Medical Services - AAS

    Western Nebraska Community College, Scottsbluff

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Nebraska Community College, Scottsbluff · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$64,500
    Price if you pay yourself$8,308
    Program website, Emergency Medical Services - AAS at Western Nebraska Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Services - AAS at Western Nebraska Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,117
    Length
    68 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,548
    Students counted
    32
    a year, estimated
    $64,500
    price
    $8,308

  • ParamedicOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paramedic Certificate

    Western Nebraska Community College, Online, based in Scottsbluff, NE

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Nebraska Community College, Online, based in Scottsbluff, NE · Paramedic · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,500
    Price if you pay yourself$5,636
    Program website, Paramedic Certificate at Western Nebraska Community College
    More details about Paramedic Certificate at Western Nebraska Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,137
    Length
    52 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,500
    Students counted
    31
    a year, estimated
    $32,500
    price
    $5,636

  • ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paramedic - Diploma

    Northeast Community College, Norfolk

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northeast Community College, Norfolk · Paramedic · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$48,000
    Price if you pay yourself$5,920
    School website, Paramedic - Diploma at Northeast Community College
    More details about Paramedic - Diploma at Northeast Community College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    93%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,989
    Length
    32 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,042
    Students counted
    25
    a year, estimated
    $48,000
    price
    $5,920

  • Emergency medical responderIn personNo diploma needed

    EMT Bridge Course - EMR to EMT - Certificate of Completion

    Central Community College, Grand Island

    No diploma needed

    Central Community College, Grand Island · Emergency medical responder · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$19,900
    Price if you pay yourself$336
    School website, EMT Bridge Course - EMR to EMT - Certificate of Completion at Central Community College
    More details about EMT Bridge Course - EMR to EMT - Certificate of Completion at Central Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,972
    Length
    16 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $613
    Students counted
    20
    a year, estimated
    $19,900
    price
    $336

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

    Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic - Associate of Applied Science

    Mid-Plains Community College, North Platte

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mid-Plains Community College, North Platte · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,598
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic - Associate of Applied Science at Mid-Plains Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    65 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    55
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,598

  • ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic - Diploma

    Mid-Plains Community College, North Platte

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mid-Plains Community College, North Platte · Paramedic · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,858
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic - Diploma at Mid-Plains Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 34 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    25
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,858

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Pre-Hospital Emergency Care for Nurses Course (LPN/RN to EMT) - Certificate

    Central Community College, Grand Island

    No diploma needed

    Central Community College, Grand Island · EMT · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$336
    School website, Pre-Hospital Emergency Care for Nurses Course (LPN/RN to EMT) - Certificate at Central Community College
    More details about Pre-Hospital Emergency Care for Nurses Course (LPN/RN to EMT) - Certificate at Central Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $613
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $336

  • ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paramedicine - Certification

    Metropolitan Community College, Omaha

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Metropolitan Community College, Omaha · Paramedic · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,680
    School website, Paramedicine - Certification at Metropolitan Community College
    More details about Paramedicine - Certification at Metropolitan Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    44 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,900
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,680

How to pay for EMT classes in Nebraska

Workforce funding can pay for EMT classes in Nebraska

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 Nebraska EMT and paramedic program numbers come from

Which Nebraska EMT and paramedic programs are on this list?

These are the EMT and paramedic programs Nebraska 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 Nebraska offers.

How Nebraska EMT and paramedic program prices are reported

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

What the graduate results of these programs measure

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

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

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

Why the kind of school is left off each program

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

Sources for the facts about EMT classes in Nebraska

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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