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

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 reviewed 8 schools in Arkansas to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Combined, these schools handed out 57 associate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

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

Your choice of emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) students want to attend this school to pursue a associate degree.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• 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 colleges for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) students working on their associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic).

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

1

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Arkansas Tech University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Located in the remote town of Russellville, ATU is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Arkansas Tech University

2

NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

9 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat NorthWest Arkansas Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). NWACC is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Bentonville.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from NorthWest Arkansas Community College

3

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Located in the city of North Little Rock, UA Pulaski Tech is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College

4

South Arkansas Community College
El Dorado, AR

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

16 Annual Graduates

South Arkansas Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). SouthArk is a small public college located in the remote town of El Dorado.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from South Arkansas Community College

5

National Park College
Hot Springs, AR

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

1 Annual Graduates

National Park College is a small public college located in the suburb of Hot Springs.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from National Park College

6

North Arkansas College
Harrison, AR

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

4 Annual Graduates

Northark is a small public college located in the remote town of Harrison.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from North Arkansas College

7

East Arkansas Community College
Forrest City, AR

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

1 Annual Graduates

Located in the distant town of Forrest City, East Arkansas Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from East Arkansas Community College

8

Black River Technical College
Pocahontas, AR

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

4 Annual Graduates

Located in the distant town of Pocahontas, Black River Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Black River Technical College

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

Explore all the Best Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that 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
Virginia	158	158
Kentucky	129	44
Louisiana	124	58
Alabama	109	98
South Carolina	105	39

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Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Related Rankings by Major

One of 23 majors within the Allied Health Professions area of study, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) has other similar majors worth exploring.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Surgical Technology	69
Respiratory Care Therapy	58
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy	39
Radiologic Technology	29
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist	12

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.