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

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 12 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Associate Degree Schools in Georgia 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 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.

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

The emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Associate Degree Schools in Georgia.

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

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

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

1

Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

Any 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

2

Southern Regional Technical College
Thomasville, GA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) has to check out Southern Regional Technical College. Located in the distant town of Thomasville, Southwest Georgia 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 Regional Technical College

3

Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

7 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Chattahoochee Technical College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Located in the suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee 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 Chattahoochee Technical College

4

Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Georgia Northwestern Technical College if you want to pursue an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). 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

5

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 small city of Gainesville.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Lanier Technical College

6

Athens Technical College
Athens, GA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

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

7

Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

8 Annual Graduates

Located in the fringe 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

8

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

Located in the rural area of Valdosta, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

9

Southeastern Technical College
Vidalia, GA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

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

10

Albany Technical College
Albany, GA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

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

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

Explore all the Best Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Schools 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
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.

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

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Radiologic Technology	269
Surgical Technology	161
Respiratory Care Therapy	99
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician	88
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist	33
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy	17
Athletic Training	1

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.