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EMT & Paramedic Schools in New York
42 schools in New York offer EMT & paramedic-related programs, compared below on official cost, completion, and earnings data. Prefer to earn while you learn? 1 registered apprenticeship program in New York trains 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 New York 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 New York: State license required
New York requires state certification from the Department of Health's Bureau of EMS to work as a paramedic. Candidates complete a NYSDOH-approved paramedic program of roughly 1,200-1,800 hours (after EMT certification), then pass either New York's own state certification exam or the NREMT Paramedic exam — since a 2024 policy change, National Registry certification is a recognized pathway to NYS certification. Paramedics working in New York City also need a separate REMAC credential from the NYC Regional EMS Council to practice advanced life support there.
Official source: New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services · Exam: Two pathways: the New York State written certification exam (computer-based, administered by PSI) OR the NREMT Paramedic cognitive exam — under NYSDOH Policy 24-06 (September 2024), New York recognizes National Registry certification as an accepted pathway for initial certification, not just reciprocity. NYC additionally requires REMAC credentialing to practice ALS in the five boroughs. · Typical requirement: 18+, high school diploma/GED, current NYS EMT certification, completion of a NYSDOH-approved paramedic program (typically 1,200-1,800 hours), background check.
Official license records related to EMT & paramedic in New York
From the U.S. Department of Labor's License Finder — these may include contractor, specialty, or related licenses beyond entry-level requirements:
- Certified EMS Provider (CFR, EMT, AEMT, EMT-CC, EMT-Paramedic) — NYS Department of Health~Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems
- Medical Physicist in Medical Health Physics — NYS Education Department~Office of the Professions
- Medical Physicist in Medical Nuclear Physics — NYS Education Department~Office of the Professions
- Respiratory Therapy Technician — NYS Education Department~State Board for Respiratory Therapy
- Polysomnographic Technologist — NYS Education Department~State Board for Respiratory Therapy
- Respiratory Therapist — NYS Education Department~State Board for Respiratory 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County Community College | Selden | public | $5,258 | 33.9% | $49,907 |
| CUNY Bronx Community College | Bronx | public | $4,462 | 29.5% | $41,307 |
| CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College | New York | public | $4,976 | 31.6% | $42,306 |
| CUNY Hostos Community College | Bronx | public | $5,297 | 33.8% | $40,485 |
| CUNY Kingsborough Community College | Brooklyn | public | $5,606 | 39.4% | $42,621 |
| CUNY LaGuardia Community College | Long Island City | public | $6,120 | 37% | $41,653 |
| Nassau Community College | Garden City | public | $7,095 | 34.3% | $48,248 |
| Orange County Community College | Middletown | public | $6,794 | 29.9% | $44,117 |
| Monroe Community College | Rochester | public | $6,353 | 28.2% | $40,174 |
| Niagara County Community College | Sanborn | public | $6,876 | 37% | $42,285 |
| Fulton-Montgomery Community College | Johnstown | public | $6,696 | 36.2% | $39,535 |
| Hudson Valley Community College | Troy | public | $8,501 | 36.4% | $45,460 |
| Erie Community College | Buffalo | public | $7,765 | 31.8% | $41,228 |
| SUNY Corning Community College | Corning | public | $7,373 | 34.5% | $38,817 |
| SUNY Westchester Community College | Valhalla | public | $9,373 | 27.8% | $46,822 |
| Marion S Whelan School of Nursing of Geneva General Hospital | Geneva | private nonprofit | $14,370 | not reported | $70,771 |
| Onondaga Community College | Syracuse | public | $8,562 | 23.9% | $41,190 |
| Genesee Community College | Batavia | public | $8,334 | 33.2% | $39,674 |
| Sullivan County Community College | Loch Sheldrake | public | $8,482 | 29.3% | $38,354 |
| Rockland Community College | Suffern | public | $11,282 | 32.8% | $50,243 |
| SUNY Broome Community College | Binghamton | public | $8,940 | 33.6% | $39,710 |
| Mohawk Valley Community College | Utica | public | $8,987 | 37.6% | $39,850 |
| Dutchess Community College | Poughkeepsie | public | $10,065 | 33.4% | $43,929 |
| Arnot Ogden Medical Center | Elmira | private nonprofit | $20,068 | 69.8% | $70,775 |
| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | Alfred | public | $15,016 | 56.9% | $50,445 |
| Jefferson Community College | Watertown | public | $11,923 | 30.7% | $39,991 |
| Trocaire College | Buffalo | private nonprofit | $16,636 | 58.5% | $55,318 |
| North Country Community College | Saranac Lake | public | $11,868 | 40.7% | $38,276 |
| Herkimer County Community College | Herkimer | public | $13,419 | 33.5% | $39,199 |
| Finger Lakes Community College | Canandaigua | public | $13,898 | 33.9% | $40,054 |
| Monroe University | Bronx | private for-profit | $14,522 | 53.5% | $41,236 |
| Center for Allied Health Education | Brooklyn | private for-profit | $48,150 | 81.1% | $107,249 |
| Metropolitan Learning Institute | Rego Park | private nonprofit | $12,699 | 91.2% | $25,916 |
| Hunter Business School | Levittown | private for-profit | $23,738 | 83.7% | $36,312 |
| New York Medical Career Training Center | Flushing | private for-profit | $28,089 | 94.5% | $40,540 |
| Mandl School-The College of Allied Health | New York | private for-profit | $35,578 | 50.6% | $39,108 |
| Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences | New York | private for-profit | $29,688 | 91.4% | $29,699 |
| CVPH Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology | Plattsburgh | private nonprofit | $9,092 | 74.2% | not reported |
| Western Suffolk BOCES | Northport | public | not reported | 83.5% | $49,667 |
| Ace Institute of Technology | New York | private for-profit | $41,063 | 65.8% | not reported |
| Center for Ultrasound Research & Education | White Plains | private for-profit | $43,250 | 63.4% | not reported |
| Austin Medical Assistant Training | Forest Hills | private for-profit | $22,793 | 100% | 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 New York
- How much do EMT & Paramedic schools cost in New York?
- The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 42 EMT & paramedic schools in New York is $9,373. 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 New York?
- New York requires state certification from the Department of Health's Bureau of EMS to work as a paramedic. Candidates complete a NYSDOH-approved paramedic program of roughly 1,200-1,800 hours (after EMT certification), then pass either New York's own state certification exam or the NREMT Paramedic exam — since a 2024 policy change, National Registry certification is a recognized pathway to NYS certification. Paramedics working in New York City also need a separate REMAC credential from the NYC Regional EMS Council to practice advanced life support there.
- Can you get paid to train as a EMT & paramedic in New York?
- Yes — New York has 1 registered apprenticeship program 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 New York?
- Working EMT & paramedic professionals in New York earn a median of $48,400 per year, ranging from about $39,890 to $69,210 (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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