14 accredited Colorado schools graduated 1,544 EMT students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what EMTs earn in Colorado.
Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
Public four-year institution in Lakewood that reported 262 EMT graduates in 2023–24, the most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,936 ($16,176 out of state).
This public four-year institution in Adams County graduated 191 EMT students in 2023–24, the 3rd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,940 ($16,174 out of state).
Public four-year institution in Littleton that reported 188 EMT graduates in 2023–24, the 4th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,940 ($16,174 out of state).
72 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,754 ($15,404 out of state).
This public four-year institution in Garfield County graduated 213 EMT students in 2023–24, the 2nd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($12,240 out of state).
164 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public four-year institution, the 5th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,941 ($16,173 out of state).
This public four-year institution in Pueblo County graduated 144 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,941 ($16,174 out of state).
This public four-year institution in Weld County graduated 120 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $1,848 ($11,064 out of state).
114 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public four-year institution. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $8,592 ($23,192 out of state).
This public career school in Delta County graduated 36 EMT students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $2,734 for a program of about 4 months.
16 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public four-year institution. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,940 ($6,572 out of state).
This public four-year institution in Morgan County graduated 10 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,941 ($16,174 out of state).
This public two-year college in Prowers County graduated 7 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,941 ($6,571 out of state).
Public two-year college in Sterling that reported 7 EMT graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,926 ($7,389 out of state).
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We list 14 accredited Colorado schools that graduated EMT students in 2023–24, 14 of them public. Together they awarded 1,544 EMT credentials that year.
1 Colorado schools published a program price. Tuition plus books and supplies ranged from $2,734 to $2,734, with a median of $2,734. Community colleges often charge by credit hour instead, so check each school’s net price calculator.
The median emergency medical technician in Colorado earns $45,750 a year ($22.00 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $44,470 nationally. The top 10% earn $58,320 or more.
Red Rocks Community College in Lakewood reported the most EMT graduates in Colorado: 262 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.