2025 Best Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

If you pursue a associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic), you won't be alone. The field of study is the #41 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 116 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,316 associate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

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 full 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 the Southeast Region 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 the Southeast Region

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

23 Top Southeast Region Schools for an Associate in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

1

Valencia College
Orlando, FL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

21 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Valencia College if you want to pursue an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Located in the city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Valencia College

2

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

17 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Hillsborough Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Located in the city of Tampa, HCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Hillsborough Community College

3

Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) needs to take a look at Gwinnett Technical College. Located in the large suburb of Lawrenceville, GTC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Gwinnett Technical College

4

Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

24 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) needs to check out Palm Beach State College. Located in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Palm Beach State College

5

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

28 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Miami, MDC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Miami Dade College

6

Southern Regional Technical College
Thomasville, GA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

Located in the distant town of Thomasville, Southwest Georgia Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Southern Regional Technical College

7

Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

26 Annual Graduates

BC is a very large public college located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Broward College

8

Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

7 Annual Graduates

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

9

Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a medium-sized public college located in the small city of Rome.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Georgia Northwestern Technical College

10

Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

Santa Fe College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Gainesville.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Santa Fe College

11

Lanier Technical College
Gainesville, GA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

Lanier Technical College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Gainesville.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Lanier Technical College

12

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

20 Annual Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Northern Virginia Community College

13

ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

8 Annual Graduates

ECPI University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the large city of Virginia Beach.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from ECPI University

14

Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

13 Annual Graduates

Lenoir Community College is a small public college located in the distant town of Kinston.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Lenoir Community College

15

Athens Technical College
Athens, GA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

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

16

Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

Chattanooga State Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the midsize city of Chattanooga.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Chattanooga State Community College

17

Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Annual Graduates

FSW is a large public college located in the suburb of Fort Myers.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Florida SouthWestern State College

18

Florida State College at Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

4 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Jacksonville, FSCJ is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Florida State College at Jacksonville

19

Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

9 Annual Graduates

Pitt Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the medium-sized suburb of Winterville.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Pitt Community College

20

Eastern Florida State College
Melbourne, FL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Melbourne, EFSC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Eastern Florida State College

21

Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Annual Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Wake Technical Community College

22

Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

13 Annual Graduates

GTC is a fairly large public college located in the small city of Greenville.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Greenville Technical College

23

Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

8 Annual Graduates

Located in the town of Griffin, Southern Crescent Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Southern Crescent Technical College

Rest of the Top Best Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank	College	Location
24	Forsyth Technical Community College	Winston-Salem, NC
25	Tidewater Community College	Norfolk, VA
26	Wallace State Community College, Hanceville	Hanceville, AL
27	Jefferson Community and Technical College	Louisville, KY
28	Jackson State Community College	Jackson, TN
29	Madisonville Community College	Madisonville, KY
30	Seminole State College of Florida	Sanford, FL
31	Gulf Coast State College	Panama City, FL
32	Indian River State College	Fort Pierce, FL
33	Mountain Empire Community College	Big Stone Gap, VA
34	Sandhills Community College	Pinehurst, NC
35	Wiregrass Georgia Technical College	Valdosta, GA
36	Gadsden State Community College	Gadsden, AL
37	Lurleen B Wallace Community College	Andalusia, AL
38	Polk State College	Winter Haven, FL

Best Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Colleges by State

Explore the best emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Mississippi	272	56
Florida	232	468
North Carolina	231	320
Georgia	217	75
West Virginia	180	24
Tennessee	170	38
Arkansas	161	61
Virginia	158	158
Kentucky	129	44
Louisiana	124	58
Alabama	109	98
South Carolina	105	39

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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.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Radiologic Technology	2,431
Surgical Technology	1,438
Respiratory Care Therapy	1,276
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician	1,191
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy	561
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist	230
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist	94
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology	47
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	38
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist	35

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.