by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege 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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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:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality 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.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete 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.
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.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Take your associate degree in an allied health field to the next level with this specialized transfer friendly online bachelor of science from Southern New Hampshire University.
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.
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 large 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
It's difficult 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
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) has to check out Gwinnett Technical College. Located in the large suburb of Lawrenceville, GTC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Gwinnett Technical College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) has to look into Palm Beach State College. Located in the large 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
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
Located in the 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
BC is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Broward College
Located in the large 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
Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Rome.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Santa Fe College is a large public college located in the medium-sized suburb of Gainesville.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Santa Fe College
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
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
ECPI University is a 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
Lenoir Community College is a small public college located in the town of Kinston.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Lenoir Community College
Athens Technical College is a small public college located in the medium-sized city of Athens.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Athens Technical College
Chattanooga State Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Chattanooga.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Chattanooga State Community College
FSW is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Fort Myers.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Florida SouthWestern State College
Located in the city of Jacksonville, FSCJ is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Florida State College at Jacksonville
Pitt Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Winterville.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Pitt Community College
Located in the small city of Melbourne, EFSC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Eastern Florida State College
Located in the 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
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
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
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 |
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 |
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) is one of 23 different types of Allied Health Professions programs to choose from.
