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EMT classes in North Carolina

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

34 schools offer these EMT and paramedic programs, and North Carolina 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 North Carolina, 3 of the 61 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 18 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 61 programs

How much do EMT classes cost in North Carolina?

$196 to $4,000

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 61 programs with a price: $180 to $12,447

Finished the program
55%
Working 6 months later
81%
Earned a year, estimated
about $47,600
Length
15 to 72 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 North Carolina may also offer EMT classes. How these figures are made

Are there free EMT classes in North Carolina?

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

EMT classes in Winston-Salem, Asheville, Fayetteville and other North Carolina cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 22 more programs are in 16 other areas, 13 in smaller cities and towns.

All 61 EMT and paramedic programs in North Carolina approved for funding

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61 programs

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Basic EMT Course

    Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$300
    Program website, Basic EMT Course at Fayetteville Technical Community College
    More details about Basic EMT Course at Fayetteville Technical Community College
    Finished
    2%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $150
    Students counted
    2,536
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $300

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Transition Tech EMT Basic

    Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$67,200
    Price if you pay yourself$180
    School website, Transition Tech EMT Basic at Fayetteville Technical Community College
    More details about Transition Tech EMT Basic at Fayetteville Technical Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    30%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,803
    Length
    8 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $333
    Students counted
    411
    a year, estimated
    $67,200
    price
    $180

  • ParamedicHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paramedic Initial A- Hybrid

    Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville · Paramedic · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$66,500
    Price if you pay yourself$180
    School website, Paramedic Initial A- Hybrid at Fayetteville Technical Community College
    More details about Paramedic Initial A- Hybrid at Fayetteville Technical Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    30%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,633
    Length
    42 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $350
    Students counted
    409
    a year, estimated
    $66,500
    price
    $180

  • ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paramedic (B)

    Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville · Paramedic · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$67,200
    Price if you pay yourself$180
    School website, Paramedic (B) at Fayetteville Technical Community College
    More details about Paramedic (B) at Fayetteville Technical Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    30%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,803
    Length
    40 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $197
    Students counted
    407
    a year, estimated
    $67,200
    price
    $180

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician Initial Course

    Forsyth Technical Community College, Winston-Salem

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Forsyth Technical Community College, Winston-Salem · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,100
    Price if you pay yourself$261
    School website, Emergency Medical Technician Initial Course at Forsyth Technical Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician Initial Course at Forsyth Technical Community College
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,770
    Length
    20 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $230
    Students counted
    364
    a year, estimated
    $39,100
    price
    $261

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

    Emergency Medical Science

    Forsyth Technical Community College, Winston-Salem

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Forsyth Technical Community College, Winston-Salem · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$46,800
    Price if you pay yourself$5,472
    Program website, Emergency Medical Science at Forsyth Technical Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Science at Forsyth Technical Community College
    Finished
    23%
    Working at 6 months
    86%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,700
    Length
    80 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    202
    a year, estimated
    $46,800
    price
    $5,472

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician - Con Ed

    Richmond Community College, Hamlet

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Richmond Community College, Hamlet · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$25,900
    Price if you pay yourself$323
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician - Con Ed at Richmond Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician - Con Ed at Richmond Community College
    Finished
    74%
    Working at 6 months
    33%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,473
    Length
    9 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $392
    Students counted
    158
    a year, estimated
    $25,900
    price
    $323

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

    Emergency Medical Science AAS Degree

    Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College, Asheville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College, Asheville · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,400
    Price if you pay yourself$5,764
    School website, Emergency Medical Science AAS Degree at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Science AAS Degree at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
    Finished
    52%
    Working at 6 months
    86%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,850
    Length
    76 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $145
    Students counted
    126
    a year, estimated
    $31,400
    price
    $5,764

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    EMT Initial (National Registry)

    Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,100
    Price if you pay yourself$180
    School website, EMT Initial (National Registry) at Fayetteville Technical Community College
    More details about EMT Initial (National Registry) at Fayetteville Technical Community College
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    54%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,033
    Length
    10 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $333
    Students counted
    121
    a year, estimated
    $32,100
    price
    $180

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Science

    Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$51,300
    Price if you pay yourself$12,447
    School website, Emergency Medical Science at Central Piedmont Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Science at Central Piedmont Community College
    Finished
    31%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,828
    Length
    91 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $10,000
    Students counted
    118
    a year, estimated
    $51,300
    price
    $12,447

  • ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    EMT-Paramedic

    Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, Hudson

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, Hudson · Paramedic · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$56,400
    Price if you pay yourself$543
    Program website, EMT-Paramedic at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
    More details about EMT-Paramedic at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
    Finished
    76%
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,094
    Length
    78 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $904
    Students counted
    117
    a year, estimated
    $56,400
    price
    $543

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

    Emergency Medical Science - Paramedic, AAS (A45340)

    Gaston College, Dallas

    No diploma needed

    Gaston College, Dallas · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$69,500
    Price if you pay yourself$7,963
    Program website, Emergency Medical Science - Paramedic, AAS (A45340) at Gaston College
    More details about Emergency Medical Science - Paramedic, AAS (A45340) at Gaston College
    Finished
    14%
    Working at 6 months
    93%
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,378
    Length
    74 weeks, 39 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,324
    Students counted
    110
    a year, estimated
    $69,500
    price
    $7,963

  • Advanced EMTHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced (AEMT)

    College of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City · Advanced EMT · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$65,500
    Price if you pay yourself$212
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced (AEMT) at College of the Albemarle
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced (AEMT) at College of the Albemarle
    Finished
    68%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,381
    Length
    16 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $556
    Students counted
    109
    a year, estimated
    $65,500
    price
    $212

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

    Emergency Medical Science

    Guilford Technical Community College, High Point

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Guilford Technical Community College, High Point · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$67,600
    Price if you pay yourself$5,540
    School website, Emergency Medical Science at Guilford Technical Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Science at Guilford Technical Community College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,896
    Length
    104 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,300
    Students counted
    105
    a year, estimated
    $67,600
    price
    $5,540

  • EMTHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Initial

    Rockingham Community College, Wentworth

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Rockingham Community College, Wentworth · EMT · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,300
    Price if you pay yourself$248
    Program website, EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Initial at Rockingham Community College
    More details about EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Initial at Rockingham Community College
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,084
    Length
    16 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $99
    Students counted
    96
    a year, estimated
    $36,300
    price
    $248

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

    Emergency Medical Science (AAS)

    Davidson-Davie Community College, Thomasville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Davidson-Davie Community College, Thomasville · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$49,400
    Price if you pay yourself$5,630
    Program website, Emergency Medical Science (AAS) at Davidson-Davie Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Science (AAS) at Davidson-Davie Community College
    Finished
    19%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,360
    Length
    72 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $570
    Students counted
    95
    a year, estimated
    $49,400
    price
    $5,630

  • ParamedicIn personNo diploma needed

    Paramedic Evening Classes

    Davidson-Davie Community College, Thomasville

    No diploma needed

    Davidson-Davie Community College, Thomasville · Paramedic · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$82,100
    Price if you pay yourself$567
    Program website, Paramedic Evening Classes at Davidson-Davie Community College
    More details about Paramedic Evening Classes at Davidson-Davie Community College
    Finished
    64%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $20,519
    Length
    136 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $720
    Students counted
    89
    a year, estimated
    $82,100
    price
    $567

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) WFD/CE

    James Sprunt Community College, Kenansville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    James Sprunt Community College, Kenansville · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$40,000
    Price if you pay yourself$197
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) WFD/CE at James Sprunt Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) WFD/CE at James Sprunt Community College
    Finished
    79%
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,990
    Length
    22 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $286
    Students counted
    87
    a year, estimated
    $40,000
    price
    $197

  • ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paramedic

    Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington · Paramedic · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$42,700
    Price if you pay yourself$240
    Program website, Paramedic at Cape Fear Community College
    More details about Paramedic at Cape Fear Community College
    Finished
    24%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,674
    Length
    45 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,236
    Students counted
    86
    a year, estimated
    $42,700
    price
    $240

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

    Emergency Medical Science

    Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$42,700
    Price if you pay yourself$6,247
    School website, Emergency Medical Science at Cape Fear Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Science at Cape Fear Community College
    Finished
    24%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,674
    Length
    74 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,650
    Students counted
    86
    a year, estimated
    $42,700
    price
    $6,247

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT Basic)

    Surry Community College, Dobson

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Surry Community College, Dobson · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,000
    Price if you pay yourself$180
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT Basic) at Surry Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT Basic) at Surry Community College
    Finished
    84%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,739
    Length
    24 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $223
    Students counted
    69
    a year, estimated
    $39,000
    price
    $180

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Johnston Community College, Smithfield

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Johnston Community College, Smithfield · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$65,400
    Price if you pay yourself$349
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Johnston Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Johnston Community College
    Finished
    71%
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,351
    Length
    16 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    67
    a year, estimated
    $65,400
    price
    $349

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

    Emergency Medical Science AA/AS

    Carteret Community College, Morehead City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Carteret Community College, Morehead City · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$59,400
    Price if you pay yourself$5,016
    Program website, Emergency Medical Science AA/AS at Carteret Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Science AA/AS at Carteret Community College
    Finished
    33%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,860
    Length
    72 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    66
    a year, estimated
    $59,400
    price
    $5,016

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

    Emergency Medical Science Degree Program

    Bladen Community College, Dublin

    High school diploma or equivalent

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

    Earned a year, estimated$71,800
    Price if you pay yourself$5,637
    Program website, Emergency Medical Science Degree Program at Bladen Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Science Degree Program at Bladen Community College
    Finished
    37%
    Working at 6 months
    92%
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,939
    Length
    72 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,800
    Students counted
    66
    a year, estimated
    $71,800
    price
    $5,637

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Tech

    Southeastern Community College, Whiteville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southeastern Community College, Whiteville · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$38,500
    Price if you pay yourself$180
    Program website, Emergency Medical Tech at Southeastern Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Tech at Southeastern Community College
    Finished
    69%
    Working at 6 months
    65%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,616
    Length
    10 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $141
    Students counted
    62
    a year, estimated
    $38,500
    price
    $180

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) WFD/CE

    Coastal Carolina Community College, Jacksonville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Coastal Carolina Community College, Jacksonville · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,200
    Price if you pay yourself$207
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) WFD/CE at Coastal Carolina Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) WFD/CE at Coastal Carolina Community College
    Finished
    59%
    Working at 6 months
    72%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,299
    Length
    10 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $575
    Students counted
    55
    a year, estimated
    $33,200
    price
    $207

  • EMTHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Vance-Granville Community College, Henderson

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Vance-Granville Community College, Henderson · EMT · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$45,000
    Price if you pay yourself$180
    School website, Emergency Medical Technician at Vance-Granville Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Vance-Granville Community College
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    54%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,250
    Length
    21 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $180
    Students counted
    54
    a year, estimated
    $45,000
    price
    $180

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Science AAS Degree

    Blue Ridge Community College, Flat Rock

    Education and courses

    Blue Ridge Community College, Flat Rock · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$60,100
    Price if you pay yourself$5,740
    Program website, Emergency Medical Science AAS Degree at Blue Ridge Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Science AAS Degree at Blue Ridge Community College
    Finished
    51%
    Working at 6 months
    95%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,025
    Length
    112 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,723
    Students counted
    50
    a year, estimated
    $60,100
    price
    $5,740

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$27,200
    Price if you pay yourself$211
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Cape Fear Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Cape Fear Community College
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,804
    Length
    16 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,036
    Students counted
    44
    a year, estimated
    $27,200
    price
    $211

  • EMTIn personEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Science

    Southwestern Community College, Sylva

    Education and courses

    Southwestern Community College, Sylva · EMT · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$67,200
    Price if you pay yourself$6,052
    School website, Emergency Medical Science at Southwestern Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Science at Southwestern Community College
    Finished
    44%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,812
    Length
    72 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,789
    Students counted
    41
    a year, estimated
    $67,200
    price
    $6,052

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

    Emergency Medical Science (EMS) Degree in Applied Science

    Wilkes Community College, Wilkesboro

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Wilkes Community College, Wilkesboro · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$52,800
    Price if you pay yourself$5,827
    Program website, Emergency Medical Science (EMS) Degree in Applied Science at Wilkes Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Science (EMS) Degree in Applied Science at Wilkes Community College
    Finished
    38%
    Working at 6 months
    90%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,203
    Length
    72 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,219
    Students counted
    40
    a year, estimated
    $52,800
    price
    $5,827

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)HybridPrerequisite courses

    Emergency Medical Science

    Rockingham Community College, Wentworth

    Prerequisite courses

    Rockingham Community College, Wentworth · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$60,400
    Price if you pay yourself$1,287
    School website, Emergency Medical Science at Rockingham Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Science at Rockingham Community College
    Finished
    20%
    Working at 6 months
    95%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,103
    Length
    72 weeks, 21 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,618
    Students counted
    28
    a year, estimated
    $60,400
    price
    $1,287

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician Certificate

    Blue Ridge Community College, Flat Rock

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Blue Ridge Community College, Flat Rock · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$25,800
    Price if you pay yourself$2,297
    School website, Emergency Medical Technician Certificate at Blue Ridge Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician Certificate at Blue Ridge Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,457
    Length
    8 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,723
    Students counted
    28
    a year, estimated
    $25,800
    price
    $2,297

  • EMTHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Beaufort County Community College, Washington

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Beaufort County Community College, Washington · EMT · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,600
    Price if you pay yourself$209
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Beaufort County Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Beaufort County Community College
    Finished
    55%
    Working at 6 months
    64%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,902
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $264
    Students counted
    27
    a year, estimated
    $39,600
    price
    $209

  • Refresher or continuing educationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Continuing Education

    Gaston College, Dallas

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Gaston College, Dallas · Refresher or continuing education · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$38,600
    Price if you pay yourself$234
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Continuing Education at Gaston College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Continuing Education at Gaston College
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,650
    Length
    20 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $461
    Students counted
    27
    a year, estimated
    $38,600
    price
    $234

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

    Emergency Medical Science

    McDowell Technical Community College, Marion

    High school diploma or equivalent

    McDowell Technical Community College, Marion · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$73,200
    Price if you pay yourself$5,412
    School website, Emergency Medical Science at McDowell Technical Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Science at McDowell Technical Community College
    Finished
    22%
    Working at 6 months
    94%
    Earned in a quarter
    $18,289
    Length
    16 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    27
    a year, estimated
    $73,200
    price
    $5,412

  • ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Science Paramedic Program

    Coastal Carolina Community College, Jacksonville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Coastal Carolina Community College, Jacksonville · Paramedic · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$48,300
    Price if you pay yourself$950
    Program website, Emergency Medical Science Paramedic Program at Coastal Carolina Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Science Paramedic Program at Coastal Carolina Community College
    Finished
    38%
    Working at 6 months
    90%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,083
    Length
    78 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,800
    Students counted
    21
    a year, estimated
    $48,300
    price
    $950

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Science

    Tri-County Community College, Murphy

    Education and courses

    Tri-County Community College, Murphy · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$71,700
    Price if you pay yourself$7,473
    School website, Emergency Medical Science at Tri-County Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Science at Tri-County Community College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    90%
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,916
    Length
    64 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $6,050
    Students counted
    19
    a year, estimated
    $71,700
    price
    $7,473

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    EMT-Basic

    Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, Hudson

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, Hudson · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$27,000
    Price if you pay yourself$203
    Program website, EMT-Basic at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
    More details about EMT-Basic at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
    Finished
    73%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,759
    Length
    16 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $738
    Students counted
    15
    a year, estimated
    $27,000
    price
    $203

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Wilson Community College, Wilson

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Wilson Community College, Wilson · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$52,800
    Price if you pay yourself$180
    School website, Emergency Medical Technician at Wilson Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Wilson Community College
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,191
    Length
    16 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $225
    Students counted
    13
    a year, estimated
    $52,800
    price
    $180

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    EMT

    Roanoke Chowan Community College, Ahoskie

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Roanoke Chowan Community College, Ahoskie · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,500
    Price if you pay yourself$200
    Program website, EMT at Roanoke Chowan Community College
    More details about EMT at Roanoke Chowan Community College
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,132
    Length
    6 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $170
    Students counted
    12
    a year, estimated
    $28,500
    price
    $200

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Basic Emergency Medical Technician Certificate

    Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College, Asheville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College, Asheville · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,600
    Price if you pay yourself$213
    Program website, Basic Emergency Medical Technician Certificate at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
    More details about Basic Emergency Medical Technician Certificate at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,401
    Length
    15 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $607
    Students counted
    12
    a year, estimated
    $37,600
    price
    $213

  • Advanced EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certificate

    Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College, Asheville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College, Asheville · Advanced EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,500
    Price if you pay yourself$212
    Program website, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certificate at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
    More details about Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certificate at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,127
    Length
    12 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $415
    Students counted
    11
    a year, estimated
    $44,500
    price
    $212

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    EMT Basic Program

    Cleveland Community College, Shelby

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Cleveland Community College, Shelby · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$180
    School website, EMT Basic Program at Cleveland Community College
    More details about EMT Basic Program at Cleveland Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    7 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $698
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $180

  • Emergency medical responderHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Responder

    Lenoir Community College, Kinston

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lenoir Community College, Kinston · Emergency medical responder · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$180
    School website, Emergency Medical Responder at Lenoir Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Responder at Lenoir Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $320
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $180

  • Emergency medical responderIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Responder

    Richmond Community College, Hamlet

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Richmond Community College, Hamlet · Emergency medical responder · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$180
    School website, Emergency Medical Responder at Richmond Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Responder at Richmond Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $282
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $180

  • EMTHybridEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

    Catawba Valley Community College, Hickory

    Education and courses

    Catawba Valley Community College, Hickory · EMT · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$180
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Catawba Valley Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Catawba Valley 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
    $422
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $180

  • ParamedicIn personEducation and courses

    Paramedic Initial

    Rockingham Community College, Wentworth

    Education and courses

    Rockingham Community College, Wentworth · Paramedic · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$180
    School website, Paramedic Initial at Rockingham Community College
    More details about Paramedic Initial at Rockingham Community College
    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
    $1,320
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $180

  • EMTHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-WFD/CE

    Carteret Community College, Morehead City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Carteret Community College, Morehead City · EMT · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$181
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-WFD/CE at Carteret Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-WFD/CE at Carteret 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
    $505
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $181

  • ParamedicHybridEducation and courses

    Paramedic Initial WFD/CE

    James Sprunt Community College, Kenansville

    Education and courses

    James Sprunt Community College, Kenansville · Paramedic · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$182
    Program website, Paramedic Initial WFD/CE at James Sprunt Community College
    More details about Paramedic Initial WFD/CE at James Sprunt Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    58 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $865
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $182

  • Advanced EMTHybridEducation and courses

    Advanced EMT Workforce Development/CE

    Forsyth Technical Community College, Winston-Salem

    Education and courses

    Forsyth Technical Community College, Winston-Salem · Advanced EMT · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$208
    School website, Advanced EMT Workforce Development/CE at Forsyth Technical Community College
    More details about Advanced EMT Workforce Development/CE at Forsyth Technical Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    14 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $626
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $208

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Wilkes Community College, Wilkesboro

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Wilkes Community College, Wilkesboro · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$255
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Wilkes Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Wilkes Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $265
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $255

  • EMTHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    EMT - Basic Hybrid WFD/CE

    Craven Community College, New Bern

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Craven Community College, New Bern · EMT · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$280
    Program website, EMT - Basic Hybrid WFD/CE at Craven Community College
    More details about EMT - Basic Hybrid WFD/CE at Craven Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $280

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Bladen Community College, Dublin

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Bladen Community College, Dublin · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$292
    School website, Emergency Medical Technician at Bladen Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Bladen Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    17 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $191
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $292

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

    Emergency Medical Tech

    Haywood Community College, Clyde

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Haywood Community College, Clyde · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$330
    School website, Emergency Medical Tech at Haywood Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Tech at Haywood 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
    $567
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $330

  • ParamedicIn personEducation and courses

    Paramedic Training

    Richmond Community College, Hamlet

    Education and courses

    Richmond Community College, Hamlet · Paramedic · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$418
    Program website, Paramedic Training at Richmond Community College
    More details about Paramedic Training at Richmond Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    75 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $927
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $418

  • EMTIn personEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Science (Certificate)

    Davidson-Davie Community College, Thomasville

    Education and courses

    Davidson-Davie Community College, Thomasville · EMT · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$480
    Program website, Emergency Medical Science (Certificate) at Davidson-Davie Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Science (Certificate) at Davidson-Davie Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $480

  • ParamedicHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paramedic Initial

    Surry Community College, Dobson

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Surry Community College, Dobson · Paramedic · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,344
    Program website, Paramedic Initial at Surry Community College
    More details about Paramedic Initial at Surry Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,344

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Services Certificate

    Blue Ridge Community College, Flat Rock

    No diploma needed

    Blue Ridge Community College, Flat Rock · EMT · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,297
    School website, Emergency Medical Services Certificate at Blue Ridge Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Services Certificate at Blue Ridge Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,723
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,297

  • ParamedicHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    EMT Basic to Paramedic

    Tri-County Community College, Murphy

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tri-County Community College, Murphy · Paramedic · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    School website, EMT Basic to Paramedic at Tri-County Community College
    More details about EMT Basic to Paramedic at Tri-County Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,000
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,000

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

    Emergency Medical Services

    Pitt Community College, Winterville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pitt Community College, Winterville · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,095
    School website, Emergency Medical Services at Pitt Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Services at Pitt Community College
    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
    $2,804
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,095

How to pay for EMT classes in North Carolina

Workforce funding can pay for EMT classes in North Carolina

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 North Carolina EMT and paramedic program numbers come from

Which North Carolina EMT and paramedic programs are on this list?

These are the EMT and paramedic programs North Carolina 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 North Carolina offers.

How North Carolina 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 North Carolina

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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