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EMT & Paramedic Schools in Virginia
31 schools in Virginia offer EMT & paramedic-related programs, compared below on official cost, completion, and earnings data. Prefer to earn while you learn? 3 registered apprenticeship programs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia
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 — Department of the Interior~Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
- Emergency Medicine Physicians — Virginia Department of Health~Office of Emergency Medical Services
- Medical Resident — Department of Health Professions~Virginia Board of Medicine
- Emergency Elevator Mechanic — Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation~Board for Contractors
- Medical Intern — Department of Health Professions~Virginia Board of Medicine
- Medical Equipment Supplier — Department of Health Professions~Virginia Board of Pharmacy
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Shore Community College | Melfa | public | $2,495 | 35.2% | $32,418 |
| Paul D Camp Community College | Franklin | public | $4,126 | 26.5% | $36,031 |
| Rappahannock Community College | Glenns | public | $4,343 | 31.8% | $36,121 |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Martinsville | public | $4,102 | 35.7% | $33,323 |
| Virginia Western Community College | Roanoke | public | $4,966 | 35.6% | $38,787 |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Richmond | public | $5,168 | 22.2% | $39,529 |
| Brightpoint Community College | Chester | public | $5,490 | 27.9% | $41,223 |
| Wytheville Community College | Wytheville | public | $4,622 | 43.3% | $34,303 |
| Germanna Community College | Locust Grove | public | $5,541 | 34.2% | $39,644 |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Clifton Forge | public | $4,861 | 41.7% | $34,293 |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Charlottesville | public | $5,963 | 34.1% | $40,752 |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Middletown | public | $6,013 | 32.8% | $41,000 |
| New River Community College | Dublin | public | $6,279 | 29.5% | $40,025 |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Abingdon | public | $5,375 | 33.8% | $32,681 |
| Southside Virginia Community College | Alberta | public | $5,338 | 33.7% | $32,371 |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Cedar Bluff | public | $6,005 | 35.3% | $34,221 |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Hampton | public | $7,012 | 20.6% | $37,996 |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Annandale | public | $9,919 | 28.5% | $53,557 |
| Central Virginia Community College | Lynchburg | public | $6,928 | 30% | $36,627 |
| Danville Community College | Danville | public | $6,669 | 33.8% | $31,664 |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Big Stone Gap | public | $8,852 | 42% | $32,622 |
| Tidewater Community College | Norfolk | public | $11,762 | 23.2% | $38,349 |
| Riverside College of Health Sciences | Newport News | private nonprofit | $20,744 | 87% | $66,072 |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Weyers Cave | public | $13,997 | 31.8% | $42,644 |
| ECPI University | Virginia Beach | private for-profit | $22,965 | 52.6% | $42,837 |
| American National University | Salem | private for-profit | $18,036 | 30% | $26,370 |
| Chester Career College | CHESTER | private for-profit | $24,259 | 62.4% | $32,650 |
| Fortis College-Richmond | Richmond | private for-profit | $24,635 | 48.2% | $32,754 |
| Sovah School of Health Professions | Danville | private for-profit | not reported | 75% | $69,924 |
| Southside College of Health Sciences | Colonial Heights | private nonprofit | not reported | 69.6% | $71,380 |
| Bon Secours St Mary's Hospital School of Medical Imaging | Richmond | private nonprofit | not reported | 91.9% | $65,432 |
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 Virginia
- How much do EMT & Paramedic schools cost in Virginia?
- The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 31 EMT & paramedic schools in Virginia is $6,009. 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 Virginia?
- Yes — Virginia has 3 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 Virginia?
- Working EMT & paramedic professionals in Virginia earn a median of $45,420 per year, ranging from about $36,540 to $59,180 (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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