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EMT & Paramedic Schools in Ohio
62 schools in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio: State license required
Ohio requires a paramedic certificate to practice from the Division of EMS under the Department of Public Safety. Candidates complete an accredited paramedic program (typically 900-1,200 hours after EMT), pass the NREMT Paramedic exam, and clear a background check. The certificate renews every 3 years with 86 hours of continuing education for paramedics, and maintaining National Registry after initial certification is optional.
Official source: Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS · Exam: NREMT Paramedic exam (cognitive; skills competency verified through the accredited program); maximum three attempts before additional training is required · Typical requirement: 18+, EMT certification, completion of an accredited Ohio paramedic training program (typically 900-1,200 hours), FEMA incident-management courses, background check (BCI/FBI).
Official license records related to EMT & paramedic in Ohio
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) — Ohio Department of Public Safety~Division of Emergency Medical Services
- Dialysis Technicians — Ohio Board of Nursing
- Medication Aides — Ohio Board of Nursing
- Respiratory Care Professional — State Medical Board of Ohio
- Registered Veterinary Technician — Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board
- FAA License — Federal Aviation Administration~Flight Standards District Office
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain County Community College | Elyria | public | $3,967 | 29% | $38,837 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | Zanesville | public | $5,746 | 41.2% | $52,581 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | Chillicothe | public | $5,755 | 34.7% | $52,581 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | Ironton | public | $5,993 | 38.9% | $52,581 |
| Cuyahoga Community College District | Cleveland | public | $4,266 | 19.1% | $35,654 |
| North Central State College | Mansfield | public | $4,687 | 30% | $38,158 |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | Cincinnati | public | $4,968 | 27.1% | $40,137 |
| Sinclair Community College | Dayton | public | $5,992 | 29.4% | $37,558 |
| Edison State Community College | Piqua | public | $7,142 | 45.6% | $41,360 |
| Stark State College | North Canton | public | $5,986 | 29% | $34,661 |
| Marion Technical College | Marion | public | $7,417 | 28.6% | $41,495 |
| Lakeland Community College | Kirtland | public | $7,606 | 21.1% | $39,612 |
| Belmont College | St Clairsville | public | $6,995 | 42.9% | $35,329 |
| Collins Career Technical Center | Chesapeake | public | $9,468 | 58.3% | $47,329 |
| Washington State College of Ohio | Marietta | public | $7,714 | 39% | $37,988 |
| James A. Rhodes State College | Lima | public | $8,757 | 40.7% | $41,855 |
| Columbus State Community College | Columbus | public | $8,400 | 29.7% | $39,435 |
| Zane State College | Zanesville | public | $8,062 | 36.4% | $35,006 |
| Kent State University at Trumbull | Warren | public | $11,135 | 22.1% | $45,388 |
| University of Cincinnati-Clermont College | Batavia | public | $13,803 | 30.7% | $54,810 |
| Central Ohio Technical College | Newark | public | $9,948 | 30.9% | $39,168 |
| Polaris Career Center | Middleburg Heights | public | $9,931 | 80.4% | $38,718 |
| Northern Career Institute | Eastlake | public | $12,759 | 80.9% | $49,073 |
| Kent State University at Ashtabula | Ashtabula | public | $12,205 | 22.5% | $45,388 |
| Southern State Community College | Hillsboro | public | $9,674 | 24.9% | $35,463 |
| Owens Community College | Perrysburg | public | $10,369 | 40.3% | $37,275 |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | Blue Ash | public | $16,508 | 25% | $54,810 |
| Kent State University at Salem | Salem | public | $13,799 | 25.2% | $45,388 |
| Clark State College | Springfield | public | $12,135 | 31.3% | $39,584 |
| Lorain County Joint Vocational School District | Oberlin | public | $11,578 | 82.9% | $35,776 |
| Auburn Career Center | Concord Twp | public | $12,051 | 71.3% | $37,032 |
| Northwest State Community College | Archbold | public | $13,555 | 31.2% | $40,004 |
| Hocking College | Nelsonville | public | $13,704 | 40.2% | $37,791 |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | Huron | public | $17,480 | 21.8% | $47,896 |
| Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Canton | private nonprofit | $24,204 | 55.9% | $63,582 |
| Scioto County Career Technical Center | Lucasville | public | $16,765 | 73.4% | $40,584 |
| Buckeye Hills Career Center | Rio Grande | public | $17,231 | 85.9% | $40,264 |
| Professional Skills Institute | Maumee | private for-profit | $20,721 | 68.9% | $47,765 |
| Choffin Career and Technical Center | Youngstown | public | $17,141 | 81% | $34,654 |
| Warren County Career Center | Lebanon | public | $24,731 | 79.9% | $49,016 |
| Tri-Rivers Career Center | Marion | public | $25,605 | not reported | $48,707 |
| East Ohio College | East Liverpool | private for-profit | $15,827 | 65.2% | $29,342 |
| Cuyahoga Valley Career Center | Brecksville | public | $26,966 | 73.2% | $47,914 |
| University of Rio Grande | Rio Grande | private nonprofit | $23,686 | 38.6% | $41,478 |
| Stautzenberger College-Maumee | Maumee | private for-profit | $21,756 | 54.8% | $34,104 |
| Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls | Cuyahoga Falls | private for-profit | $23,374 | 58.4% | $34,509 |
| Stautzenberger College-Brecksville | Brecksville | private for-profit | $24,037 | 48.2% | $34,104 |
| Fortis College-Columbus | Westerville | private for-profit | $27,708 | 53% | $36,368 |
| ATA College-Cincinnati | Cincinnati | private for-profit | $27,055 | 84.3% | $34,577 |
| Butler Technology and Career Development Schools | Monroe | public | not reported | 81.3% | $56,645 |
| EHOVE Career Center | Milan | public | not reported | 88.7% | $40,117 |
| Knox County Career Center | Mount Vernon | public | not reported | not reported | $38,212 |
| Brown & Clermont Adult Career Campuses | Bethel | public | not reported | 88.6% | not reported |
| Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education | Zanesville | public | not reported | 72.3% | $40,416 |
| Mahoning County Career and Technical Center | Canfield | public | not reported | 83.6% | $37,526 |
| Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School District | Chillicothe | public | not reported | 97.6% | $46,485 |
| Cleveland Clinic School of Health Professions Radiologic Technology Program | Beachwood | private nonprofit | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County | Newark | public | not reported | 83% | $38,002 |
| Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training | Marietta | public | not reported | 82.8% | $43,749 |
| Vantage Career Center | Van Wert | public | not reported | 86.6% | $33,875 |
| Vanguard-Sentinel Adult Career and Technology Center | Fremont | public | not reported | 70.6% | $33,907 |
| Four County Career Center | Archbold | public | not reported | not reported | $77,338 |
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 Ohio
- How much do EMT & Paramedic schools cost in Ohio?
- The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 62 EMT & paramedic schools in Ohio is $12,051. 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 Ohio?
- Ohio requires a paramedic certificate to practice from the Division of EMS under the Department of Public Safety. Candidates complete an accredited paramedic program (typically 900-1,200 hours after EMT), pass the NREMT Paramedic exam, and clear a background check. The certificate renews every 3 years with 86 hours of continuing education for paramedics, and maintaining National Registry after initial certification is optional.
- Can you get paid to train as a EMT & paramedic in Ohio?
- Yes — Ohio 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 Ohio?
- Working EMT & paramedic professionals in Ohio earn a median of $40,220 per year, ranging from about $34,940 to $53,960 (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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