18 accredited Arizona schools graduated 1,486 EMT students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what EMTs earn in Arizona.
Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
Public four-year institution in Glendale that reported 309 EMT graduates in 2023–24, the most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,328 ($8,929 out of state).
291 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public four-year institution, the 2nd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,328 ($8,929 out of state).
This public four-year institution in Maricopa County graduated 168 EMT students in 2023–24, the 4th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,328 ($8,928 out of state).
This public four-year institution in Maricopa County graduated 133 EMT students in 2023–24, the 5th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,328 ($8,929 out of state).
This public career school in Maricopa County graduated 112 EMT students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $1,816 for a program of about 4 months.
This public four-year institution in Maricopa County graduated 37 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,328 ($8,928 out of state).
This public two-year college in Maricopa County graduated 21 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,328 ($8,929 out of state).
18 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public career school. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $1,420 for a program of about 2 months.
7 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,250 ($4,500 out of state).
Public two-year college in Tucson that reported 256 EMT graduates in 2023–24, the 3rd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,208 ($7,524 out of state).
This public four-year institution in Pima County graduated 13 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $11,546 ($37,053 out of state).
This public four-year institution in Cochise County graduated 52 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,232 ($6,000 out of state).
This public four-year institution in Yavapai County graduated 21 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,838 ($9,344 out of state).
This public two-year college in Mohave County graduated 18 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $1,944 ($7,056 out of state).
12 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public four-year institution. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $1,948 ($9,371 out of state).
11 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public four-year institution. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,352 ($9,552 out of state).
4 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,820 ($9,630 out of state).
3 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,712 ($9,492 out of state).
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We list 18 accredited Arizona schools that graduated EMT students in 2023–24, 18 of them public. Together they awarded 1,486 EMT credentials that year.
2 Arizona schools published a program price. Tuition plus books and supplies ranged from $1,420 to $1,816, with a median of $1,618. Community colleges often charge by credit hour instead, so check each school’s net price calculator.
The median emergency medical technician in Arizona earns $39,500 a year ($18.99 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $44,470 nationally. The top 10% earn $50,790 or more.
Glendale Community College in Glendale reported the most EMT graduates in Arizona: 309 in 2023–24.
EMT courses commonly run one academic semester or an accelerated few weeks, plus clinical or field ride-along hours.
Most states use the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) cognitive exam plus a psychomotor (skills) exam for initial licensure.