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EMT & Paramedic Schools in Michigan
32 schools in Michigan offer EMT & paramedic-related programs, compared below on official cost, completion, and earnings data. Prefer to earn while you learn? 4 registered apprenticeship programs in Michigan train EMT & paramedic apprentices — see apprenticeships. Federal program data groups emt & paramedic with radiologic technology — schools below may offer any of these.
Occupation pay is what working EMT & paramedic professionals in Michigan 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.
EMT & Paramedic licensing in Michigan: State license required
Michigan requires a state paramedic license from MDHHS to work as a paramedic. Candidates must already hold a Michigan EMT license, complete a CAAHEP-accredited paramedic program (typically 1,000+ hours), and pass the NREMT Paramedic exam before applying to the state. The license renews every 3 years with 45 hours of continuing education or an approved refresher course; keeping National Registry current after licensure is optional.
Official source: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Bureau of EMS, Trauma and Preparedness · Exam: NREMT Paramedic exam (Michigan uses the National Registry for initial examination only; ongoing NREMT maintenance is not required for renewal) · Typical requirement: 18+, high school diploma or equivalent, current Michigan EMT or AEMT/Specialist license before starting paramedic training, completion of a CAAHEP-accredited paramedic program (typically 1,000-1,300 hours).
Official license records related to EMT & paramedic in Michigan
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 (E.M.T.) — Michigan Department of Health and Human Services~Emergency Medical Services
- Emergency Medical Technician, Specialist (E.M.T.) — Michigan Department of Health and Human Services~Emergency Medical Services
- Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic (E.M.T) — Michigan Department of Health and Human Services~Emergency Medical Services
- Emergency Medical Technician, Instructor/Coordinator (E.M.T.) — Michigan Department of Health and Human Services~Emergency Medical Services
- Medical First Responder — Michigan Department of Health and Human Services~Emergency Medical Services
- Respiratory Therapist — Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs~Bureau of Professional Licensing
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford College | Dearborn | public | $660 | 22.4% | $34,795 |
| Macomb Community College | Warren | public | $1,618 | 16.6% | $41,596 |
| West Shore Community College | Scottville | public | $1,527 | 28% | $36,115 |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | Livonia | public | $2,260 | 21.3% | $42,722 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College | Kalamazoo | public | $2,979 | 21.5% | $38,618 |
| Washtenaw Community College | Ann Arbor | public | $3,249 | 31.1% | $39,449 |
| Alpena Community College | Alpena | public | $3,320 | 50.4% | $36,442 |
| Bay Mills Community College | Brimley | public | $3,073 | 34.9% | $30,048 |
| Muskegon Community College | Muskegon | public | $4,005 | 20.9% | $36,549 |
| Monroe County Community College | Monroe | public | $4,586 | 23.6% | $41,646 |
| Delta College | University Center | public | $4,547 | 23.8% | $37,781 |
| Kellogg Community College | Battle Creek | public | $4,858 | 15.2% | $38,329 |
| Gogebic Community College | Ironwood | public | $5,397 | 34.7% | $40,950 |
| St Clair County Community College | Port Huron | public | $5,571 | 30.8% | $40,177 |
| Lansing Community College | Lansing | public | $5,437 | 19.2% | $39,206 |
| Oakland Community College | Auburn Hills | public | $5,777 | 31.6% | $37,395 |
| Southwestern Michigan College | Dowagiac | public | $5,978 | 30.4% | $37,303 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City | public | $6,231 | 32% | $38,167 |
| Mott Community College | Flint | public | $5,687 | 21.3% | $32,538 |
| Lake Michigan College | Benton Harbor | public | $6,680 | 22.5% | $34,466 |
| Kirtland Community College | Grayling | public | $7,456 | 23% | $35,831 |
| Jackson College | Jackson | public | $7,761 | 19.5% | $36,898 |
| Mid Michigan College | Harrison | public | $8,370 | 22.9% | $37,319 |
| Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids | public | $8,621 | 23.8% | $38,377 |
| Wayne County Community College District | Detroit | public | $7,656 | 19.7% | $29,079 |
| North Central Michigan College | Petoskey | public | $10,083 | 30.5% | $36,594 |
| Bay de Noc Community College | Escanaba | public | $11,949 | 36.5% | $35,090 |
| Carnegie Institute | Troy | private for-profit | $17,042 | 83.9% | $38,244 |
| Abcott Institute | Southfield | private for-profit | $27,679 | 39.9% | $33,151 |
| Dorsey College-Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids | private for-profit | $28,062 | not reported | $29,392 |
| Dorsey College | Madison Heights | private for-profit | $28,525 | 59.7% | $29,392 |
| Dorsey College-Woodhaven | Woodhaven | private for-profit | $30,698 | 49.3% | $29,392 |
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 Michigan
- How much do EMT & Paramedic schools cost in Michigan?
- The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 32 EMT & paramedic schools in Michigan is $5,732. Individual schools range widely — the table above shows each school's real cost, not sticker price.
- Do you need a license to work as a EMT & paramedic in Michigan?
- Michigan requires a state paramedic license from MDHHS to work as a paramedic. Candidates must already hold a Michigan EMT license, complete a CAAHEP-accredited paramedic program (typically 1,000+ hours), and pass the NREMT Paramedic exam before applying to the state. The license renews every 3 years with 45 hours of continuing education or an approved refresher course; keeping National Registry current after licensure is optional.
- Can you get paid to train as a EMT & paramedic in Michigan?
- Yes — Michigan has 4 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 Michigan?
- Working EMT & paramedic professionals in Michigan earn a median of $39,870 per year, ranging from about $35,360 to $49,620 (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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