EMT classes in New Mexico
27 EMT and paramedic programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
10 schools offer these EMT and paramedic programs, and New Mexico 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 New Mexico, 3 of the 27 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 12 are taught partly or fully online.
See the 27 programsHow much do EMT classes cost in New Mexico?
$1,314 to $5,500
is what most programs cost if you pay yourself
All 27 programs with a price: $558 to $6,663
- Finished the program
- 100%
- Working 6 months later
- 73%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $42,100
- Length
- 16 to 48 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 New Mexico may also offer EMT classes. How these figures are made
EMT classes in Roswell, Las Cruces, Santa Fe and other New Mexico cities
Choosing an area filters the list below. 3 more programs are in 2 other areas, 1 in smaller cities and towns.
All 27 EMT and paramedic programs in New Mexico approved for funding
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27 programs
EMS, Emergency Medical Technician EMT-B-Certificate (CNM)
Central New Mexico Community College -Central-C01, Albuquerque
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$36,500Price if you pay yourself$923Program website, EMS, Emergency Medical Technician EMT-B-Certificate (CNM) at Central New Mexico Community College -Central-C01More details about EMS, Emergency Medical Technician EMT-B-Certificate (CNM) at Central New Mexico Community College -Central-C01
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,136
- Length
- 104 weeks, 13 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $732
- Students counted
- 1,198
- a year, estimated
- $36,500
- price
- $923
EMT - Intermediate - Certificate of Achievement
Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16, Las Cruces
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,700Price if you pay yourself$810Program website, EMT - Intermediate - Certificate of Achievement at Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16More details about EMT - Intermediate - Certificate of Achievement at Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,430
- Length
- 15 weeks, 9 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,035
- Students counted
- 451
- a year, estimated
- $37,700
- price
- $810
EMT - Basic - Certificate of Achievement
Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16, Las Cruces
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,700Price if you pay yourself$1,530Program website, EMT - Basic - Certificate of Achievement at Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16More details about EMT - Basic - Certificate of Achievement at Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,430
- Length
- 15 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $842
- Students counted
- 451
- a year, estimated
- $37,700
- price
- $1,530
EMT - Paramedic - Certificate of Completion
Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16, Las Cruces
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,700Price if you pay yourself$4,230Program website, EMT - Paramedic - Certificate of Completion at Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16More details about EMT - Paramedic - Certificate of Completion at Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,430
- Length
- 75 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,625
- Students counted
- 451
- a year, estimated
- $37,700
- price
- $4,230
Emergency Medical Services - Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16, Las Cruces
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,700Price if you pay yourself$6,300Program website, Emergency Medical Services - Associate of Applied Science (AAS) at Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16More details about Emergency Medical Services - Associate of Applied Science (AAS) at Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,430
- Length
- 15 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,125
- Students counted
- 451
- a year, estimated
- $37,700
- price
- $6,300
Community Paramedic COE
Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell C04, Roswell
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$56,700Price if you pay yourself$4,525Program website, Community Paramedic COE at Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell C04More details about Community Paramedic COE at Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell C04
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,183
- Length
- 16 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,775
- Students counted
- 415
- a year, estimated
- $56,700
- price
- $4,525
Paramedic COT
Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell C04, Roswell
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$56,700Price if you pay yourself$5,000Program website, Paramedic COT at Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell C04More details about Paramedic COT at Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell C04
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,183
- Length
- 40 weeks, 33 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,896
- Students counted
- 415
- a year, estimated
- $56,700
- price
- $5,000
Community Paramedic AS
Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell C04, Roswell
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$56,700Price if you pay yourself$6,250Program website, Community Paramedic AS at Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell C04More details about Community Paramedic AS at Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell C04
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,183
- Length
- 32 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,375
- Students counted
- 415
- a year, estimated
- $56,700
- price
- $6,250
Paramedic AAS
Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell C04, Roswell
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$56,700Price if you pay yourself$6,293Program website, Paramedic AAS at Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell C04More details about Paramedic AAS at Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell C04
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,183
- Length
- 40 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,163
- Students counted
- 415
- a year, estimated
- $56,700
- price
- $6,293
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) COE
Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell C04, Roswell
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$52,800Price if you pay yourself$2,561Program website, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) COE at Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell C04More details about Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) COE at Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell C04
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 69%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,200
- Length
- 16 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,850
- Students counted
- 305
- a year, estimated
- $52,800
- price
- $2,561
Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate Certificate
Santa Fe Community College-North-C24, Santa Fe
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$55,300Price if you pay yourself$1,306Program website, Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate Certificate at Santa Fe Community College-North-C24More details about Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate Certificate at Santa Fe Community College-North-C24
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,832
- Length
- 16 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $142
- Students counted
- 238
- a year, estimated
- $55,300
- price
- $1,306
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Certificate
Santa Fe Community College-North-C24, Santa Fe
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$55,300Price if you pay yourself$1,316Program website, Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Certificate at Santa Fe Community College-North-C24More details about Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Certificate at Santa Fe Community College-North-C24
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,832
- Length
- 16 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $310
- Students counted
- 238
- a year, estimated
- $55,300
- price
- $1,316
Paramedicine Certificate
Santa Fe Community College-North-C24, Santa Fe
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$55,300Price if you pay yourself$4,594Program website, Paramedicine Certificate at Santa Fe Community College-North-C24More details about Paramedicine Certificate at Santa Fe Community College-North-C24
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,832
- Length
- 48 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $902
- Students counted
- 238
- a year, estimated
- $55,300
- price
- $4,594
Associate Applied Science in Paramedicine
Santa Fe Community College-North-C24, Santa Fe
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$55,300Price if you pay yourself$6,294Program website, Associate Applied Science in Paramedicine at Santa Fe Community College-North-C24More details about Associate Applied Science in Paramedicine at Santa Fe Community College-North-C24
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,832
- Length
- 104 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,240
- Students counted
- 238
- a year, estimated
- $55,300
- price
- $6,294
Emergency Medical Responder
San Juan College-North-C29, Farmington
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$42,100Price if you pay yourself$558Program website, Emergency Medical Responder at San Juan College-North-C29More details about Emergency Medical Responder at San Juan College-North-C29
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,515
- Length
- 10 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $237
- Students counted
- 209
- a year, estimated
- $42,100
- price
- $558
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate(Formerly EMT-Basic)
San Juan College-North-C29, Farmington
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$42,100Price if you pay yourself$1,311Program website, Emergency Medical Technician Certificate(Formerly EMT-Basic) at San Juan College-North-C29More details about Emergency Medical Technician Certificate(Formerly EMT-Basic) at San Juan College-North-C29
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,515
- Length
- 16 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,000
- Students counted
- 209
- a year, estimated
- $42,100
- price
- $1,311
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate Advanced (EMT)
San Juan College-North-C29, Farmington
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$42,100Price if you pay yourself$2,988Program website, Emergency Medical Technician Certificate Advanced (EMT) at San Juan College-North-C29More details about Emergency Medical Technician Certificate Advanced (EMT) at San Juan College-North-C29
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,515
- Length
- 48 weeks, 22 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,600
- Students counted
- 209
- a year, estimated
- $42,100
- price
- $2,988
Paramedic A.A.S
San Juan College-North-C29, Farmington
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$42,100Price if you pay yourself$6,663Program website, Paramedic A.A.S at San Juan College-North-C29More details about Paramedic A.A.S at San Juan College-North-C29
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,515
- Length
- 80 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,750
- Students counted
- 209
- a year, estimated
- $42,100
- price
- $6,663
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
University of NM - Taos-North-C131, Ranchos de Taos
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$38,700Price if you pay yourself$1,269Program website, Emergency Medical Technician - Basic at University of NM - Taos-North-C131More details about Emergency Medical Technician - Basic at University of NM - Taos-North-C131
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,682
- Length
- 15 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $625
- Students counted
- 93
- a year, estimated
- $38,700
- price
- $1,269
3348 Emergency Medical Tech./Technician, EMT-Basic
University of New Mexico, Valencia Campus -Central-C27, Los Lunas
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,900Price if you pay yourself$1,033Program website, 3348 Emergency Medical Tech./Technician, EMT-Basic at University of New Mexico, Valencia Campus -Central-C27More details about 3348 Emergency Medical Tech./Technician, EMT-Basic at University of New Mexico, Valencia Campus -Central-C27
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,727
- Length
- 16 weeks, 13 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $771
- Students counted
- 78
- a year, estimated
- $30,900
- price
- $1,033
Emergency Medical Technician, Associate of Science in Emergency Medical Svc
University of New Mexico, Valencia Campus -Central-C27, Los Lunas
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,900Price if you pay yourself$6,000Program website, Emergency Medical Technician, Associate of Science in Emergency Medical Svc at University of New Mexico, Valencia Campus -Central-C27More details about Emergency Medical Technician, Associate of Science in Emergency Medical Svc at University of New Mexico, Valencia Campus -Central-C27
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,727
- Length
- 104 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,500
- Students counted
- 78
- a year, estimated
- $30,900
- price
- $6,000
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) COE
New Mexico Junior College, Hobbs
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,200Program website, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) COE at New Mexico Junior CollegeMore details about Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) COE at New Mexico Junior College
- Finished
- 98%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 14 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 41
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $2,200
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT)
New Mexico Junior College, Hobbs
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,725Program website, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT) at New Mexico Junior CollegeMore details about Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT) at New Mexico Junior College
- Finished
- 91%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 33
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,725
Emergency Medical Tech./Technician CERT PROG 2745
Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso C325 East, Ruidoso
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,500Program website, Emergency Medical Tech./Technician CERT PROG 2745 at Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso C325 EastMore details about Emergency Medical Tech./Technician CERT PROG 2745 at Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso C325 East
- 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
- $850
- Students counted
- 64
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,500
Emergency Medical Tech/Technician Intermediate II CERT PROG 4577
Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso C325 East, Ruidoso
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,150Program website, Emergency Medical Tech/Technician Intermediate II CERT PROG 4577 at Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso C325 EastMore details about Emergency Medical Tech/Technician Intermediate II CERT PROG 4577 at Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso C325 East
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $550
- Students counted
- 64
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $2,150
Emergency Medical Tech./Technician CERT PROG 4576
Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso C325 East, Ruidoso
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,200Program website, Emergency Medical Tech./Technician CERT PROG 4576 at Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso C325 EastMore details about Emergency Medical Tech./Technician CERT PROG 4576 at Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso C325 East
- 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
- $550
- Students counted
- 64
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $2,200
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Associate of EMS Intermediate
NM State University - Grants - C32, Grants
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$6,365Program website, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Associate of EMS Intermediate at NM State University - Grants - C32More details about Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Associate of EMS Intermediate at NM State University - Grants - C32
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 64 weeks, 22 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,680
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $6,365
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How to pay for EMT classes in New Mexico
Workforce funding can pay for EMT classes in New Mexico
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 New Mexico EMT and paramedic program numbers come from
Which New Mexico EMT and paramedic programs are on this list?
These are the EMT and paramedic programs New Mexico 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 New Mexico offers.
How New Mexico 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 New Mexico
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: EMTs and Paramedics
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs