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

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 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 28 associate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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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 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 West Virginia list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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

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 West Virginia Schools for an Associate in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

1

Pierpont Community and Technical College
Fairmont, WV

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

Pierpont Community and Technical College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Pierpont Community and Technical College is a small public college located in the town of Fairmont.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Pierpont Community and Technical College

2

Mountwest Community and Technical College
Huntington, WV

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

9 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Mountwest Community and Technical College if you want to pursue an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). MCTC is a small public college located in the midsize suburb of Huntington.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Mountwest Community and 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
Georgia	217	75
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
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy	50
Surgical Technology	39
Respiratory Care Therapy	30
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician	21
Radiologic Technology	13

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.