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EMT & Paramedic Classes in Connecticut

2 accredited Connecticut schools graduated 63 EMT students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what EMTs earn in Connecticut.

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

Schools
22 cities
Lowest published cost
—credit-hour pricing
Graduates 2023–24
63
Connecticut median pay
$50,640+$6,170 vs U.S.

EMT & Paramedic Classes in West Haven, CT 1 school

University of New Haven

300 Boston Post Road, West Haven, CT 06516
Private nonprofit Associate degreeBachelor's degree
Graduates '23–24
37
College tuition
$44,100/yr
Length
Associate degree

37 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private nonprofit four-year institution. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $44,100.

EMT & Paramedic Classes in New Britain, CT 1 school

Connecticut State Community College

185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Associate degree
Graduates '23–24
26
College tuition
$4,392/yr
Length
1-2 years

Public two-year college in New Britain that reported 26 EMT graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,392 ($13,200 out of state).

How to get EMT certified in Connecticut

  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 Connecticut requirements with the relevant state board or registry before you enroll.

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Connecticut: FAQ

How many EMT programs are in Connecticut?

We list 2 accredited Connecticut schools that graduated EMT students in 2023–24, 1 of them public. Together they awarded 63 EMT credentials that year.

How much do emt & paramedic classes cost in Connecticut?

Most Connecticut 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 $24,246; a short certificate typically costs a fraction of that.

How much do EMTs make in Connecticut?

The median emergency medical technician in Connecticut earns $50,640 a year ($24.35 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $44,470 nationally. The top 10% earn $59,610 or more.

Which Connecticut school trains the most EMTs?

University of New Haven in West Haven reported the most EMT graduates in Connecticut: 37 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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