2025 Best Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Associate Degree Schools in Michigan

Ranked #41 in popularity, emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 7 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Associate Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 53 associate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) School for Your Associate Degree

The emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) students working on their associate degree.

More Ways to Rank Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Schools

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Associate Degree Schools in Michigan ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) in Michigan

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic).

Top Michigan Schools for an Associate in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

1

Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

3 Annual Graduates

Henry Ford College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Located in the city of Dearborn, Henry Ford College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Henry Ford College

2

Macomb Community College
Warren, MI

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

4 Annual Graduates

Macomb Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Located in the medium-sized city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Macomb Community College

3

Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

Schoolcraft College is a wonderful decision for students interested in an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Located in the small city of Livonia, Schoolcraft College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Schoolcraft College

4

Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Oakland Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Oakland Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Auburn Hills.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Oakland Community College

5

Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

Kellogg Community College is a small public college located in the small city of Battle Creek.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Kellogg Community College

6

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Annual Graduates

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Kalamazoo Valley Community College

7

Bay de Noc Community College
Escanaba, MI

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

8 Annual Graduates

Bay College is a small public college located in the town of Escanaba.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Bay de Noc Community College

Best Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Ohio	450	167
Illinois	267	111
Wisconsin	224	86
Indiana	221	72

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Rankings in Majors Related to Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) is one of 23 different types of Allied Health Professions programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Surgical Technology	160
Radiologic Technology	156
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy	137
Respiratory Care Therapy	137
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician	116
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist	33
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician	26
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology	16
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist	6

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.