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EMT & Paramedic Classes in Alaska

1 accredited Alaska school graduated 10 EMT students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what EMTs earn in Alaska.

Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025

Schools
11 city
Lowest published cost
—credit-hour pricing
Graduates 2023–24
10
Alaska median pay
$57,440+$12,970 vs U.S.

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Fairbanks, AK 1 school

University of Alaska Fairbanks

1731 South Chandalar Drive, Fairbanks, AK 99775
Public Associate degreeCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
10
College tuition
$8,041/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

Public four-year institution in Fairbanks that reported 10 EMT graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $8,041 ($23,789 out of state).

How to get EMT certified in Alaska

  1. Complete a state-approved EMT course (CPR certification is usually a prerequisite).
  2. Pass the NREMT cognitive exam and a psychomotor skills exam.
  3. Apply for your state EMT license. Most states require you to be at least 18.
  4. Recertify every two years through the NREMT and/or your state.

Rules differ by state. Confirm current Alaska requirements with the relevant state board or registry before you enroll.

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Alaska: FAQ

How many EMT programs are in Alaska?

We list 1 accredited Alaska schools that graduated EMT students in 2023–24, 1 of them public. Together they awarded 10 EMT credentials that year.

How much do emt & paramedic classes cost in Alaska?

Most Alaska schools on this list are colleges that charge by the credit hour rather than a flat program price. Their median annual in-district tuition is $8,041; a short certificate typically costs a fraction of that.

How much do EMTs make in Alaska?

The median emergency medical technician in Alaska earns $57,440 a year ($27.61 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $44,470 nationally. The top 10% earn $81,150 or more.

Which Alaska school trains the most EMTs?

University of Alaska Fairbanks in Fairbanks reported the most EMT graduates in Alaska: 10 in 2023–24.

How long does EMT training take?

EMT courses commonly run one academic semester or an accelerated few weeks, plus clinical or field ride-along hours.

What exam do EMTs take?

Most states use the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) cognitive exam plus a psychomotor (skills) exam for initial licensure.

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