How much do EMT & Paramedic schools cost in Iowa?

The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 16 EMT & paramedic schools in Iowa is $11,222. Individual schools range widely — the table above shows each school's real cost, not sticker price.

Can you get paid to train as a EMT & paramedic in Iowa?

Yes — Iowa has 6 registered apprenticeship programs where you earn wages while you train instead of paying tuition. See the EMT & paramedic apprenticeships page for the current list.

What does a EMT & paramedic earn in Iowa?

Working EMT & paramedic professionals in Iowa earn a median of $40,660 per year, ranging from about $35,600 to $60,080 (U.S. Department of Labor). This is what people in the job earn, which differs from a school's reported graduate-earnings figure.

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EMT & Paramedic Schools in Iowa

16 schools in Iowa offer EMT & paramedic-related programs, compared below on official cost, completion, and earnings data. Prefer to earn while you learn? 6 registered apprenticeship programs in Iowa train EMT & paramedic apprentices — see apprenticeships. Federal program data groups emt & paramedic with radiologic technology — schools below may offer any of these.

Schools in Iowa

Median net price / yr (Iowa)

$11,222

national: $8,988

Median earnings (Iowa)

$41,676

national: $38,919

Apprenticeship sponsors

earn while training

EMT & Paramedic pay in Iowa (all workers)

$40,660

range $35,600–$60,080 · U.S. DOL occupation wage

Occupation pay is what working EMT & paramedic professionals in Iowa earn (all experience levels) — school "earnings" figures above are medians for each school's recent federally-aided students across all its programs, which read lower.

Official license records related to EMT & paramedic in Iowa

From the U.S. Department of Labor's License Finder — these may include contractor, specialty, or related licenses beyond entry-level requirements:

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) — Iowa Department of Public Health
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) — Iowa Department of Public Health
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) — Iowa Department of Public Health
Emergency Medical Services - Instructor (EMS-I) — Iowa Department of Public Health
Paramedic — Iowa Department of Public Health
Medical Assistants — Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing~Board of Physical & Occupational Therapy

Wage and license data provided by CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) and Minnesota DEED.

Schools, ranked by earnings per tuition dollar

School	City	Type	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Western Iowa Tech Community College	Sioux City	public	$8,770	51.3%	$40,473
Iowa Central Community College	Fort Dodge	public	$9,328	35.8%	$42,046
Hawkeye Community College	Waterloo	public	$9,649	32.3%	$42,849
North Iowa Area Community College	Mason City	public	$10,010	41.2%	$43,462
Kirkwood Community College	Cedar Rapids	public	$9,705	32.1%	$41,016
Indian Hills Community College	Ottumwa	public	$10,693	42.8%	$40,507
Des Moines Area Community College	Ankeny	public	$11,171	28%	$41,018
Northeast Iowa Community College	Calmar	public	$11,272	41.7%	$41,306
Northwest Iowa Community College	Sheldon	public	$14,800	61.1%	$50,776
Iowa Lakes Community College	Estherville	public	$13,933	48.4%	$43,108
St Luke's College	Sioux City	private nonprofit	$19,820	70%	$61,033
Southeastern Community College	West Burlington	public	$12,347	38.2%	$36,882
Iowa Western Community College	Council Bluffs	public	$14,629	30.8%	$42,793
Eastern Iowa Community College District	Davenport	public	$14,017	35.6%	$39,060
UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology	Des Moines	private nonprofit	not reported	not reported	not reported
Mercy-St Luke's School of Radiologic Technology	Cedar Rapids	private nonprofit	not reported	not reported	not reported

Ranking = median earnings 10 years after entry per $1,000 of average yearly net price (methodology). Figures are institution-wide federal medians for each school as a whole — not EMT & paramedic graduates specifically. Schools without both figures sort last — "not reported" means the federal dataset lacks the value, not that the school is bad.

Common questions: EMT & Paramedic school in Iowa

How much do EMT & Paramedic schools cost in Iowa?: The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 16 EMT & paramedic schools in Iowa is $11,222. Individual schools range widely — the table above shows each school's real cost, not sticker price.
Can you get paid to train as a EMT & paramedic in Iowa?: Yes — Iowa has 6 registered apprenticeship programs where you earn wages while you train instead of paying tuition. See the EMT & paramedic apprenticeships page for the current list.
What does a EMT & paramedic earn in Iowa?: Working EMT & paramedic professionals in Iowa earn a median of $40,660 per year, ranging from about $35,600 to $60,080 (U.S. Department of Labor). This is what people in the job earn, which differs from a school's reported graduate-earnings figure.

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Data: U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026) + U.S. Dept of Labor apprenticeship.gov. Methodology & provenance. Independent site — not affiliated with any government agency.