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EMT & Paramedic Classes in Delaware

1 accredited Delaware school graduated 9 EMT students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what EMTs earn in Delaware.

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

Schools
11 city
Lowest published cost
—credit-hour pricing
Graduates 2023–24
9
Delaware median pay
$46,790+$2,320 vs U.S.

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Dover, DE 1 school

Delaware Technical Community College-Terry

100 Campus Drive, Dover, DE 19901
Public Associate degree
Graduates '23–24
9
College tuition
$4,575/yr
Length
Associate degree

This public four-year institution in Kent County graduated 9 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,575 ($11,438 out of state).

How to get EMT certified in Delaware

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

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Delaware: FAQ

How many EMT programs are in Delaware?

We list 1 accredited Delaware schools that graduated EMT students in 2023–24, 1 of them public. Together they awarded 9 EMT credentials that year.

How much do emt & paramedic classes cost in Delaware?

Most Delaware 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 $4,575; a short certificate typically costs a fraction of that.

How much do EMTs make in Delaware?

The median emergency medical technician in Delaware earns $46,790 a year ($22.49 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $44,470 nationally. The top 10% earn $57,660 or more.

Which Delaware school trains the most EMTs?

Delaware Technical Community College-Terry in Dover reported the most EMT graduates in Delaware: 9 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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