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EMT & Paramedic Classes in Georgia

22 accredited Georgia schools graduated 844 EMT students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what EMTs earn in Georgia.

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

Schools
2216 cities
Lowest published cost
—credit-hour pricing
Graduates 2023–24
844
Georgia median pay
$45,550+$1,080 vs U.S.

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EMT & Paramedic Classes in Atlanta, GA 6 schools

Southern Crescent Technical College

501 Varsity Rd, Griffin, GA 30223
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Associate degreeCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
152
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

152 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college, the most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

Chattahoochee Technical College

980 S Cobb Drive Dr SE, Marietta, GA 30060
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Associate degreeCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
57
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

Public two-year college in Marietta that reported 57 EMT graduates in 2023–24, the 4th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

Gwinnett Technical College

5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Associate degreeCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
49
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

This public two-year college in Gwinnett County graduated 49 EMT students in 2023–24, the 5th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

Atlanta Technical College

1560 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Associate degreeCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
41
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

41 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

West Georgia Technical College

176 Murphy Campus Blvd., Waco, GA 30182
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
30
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

30 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

495 N Indian Creek Dr, Clarkston, GA 30021
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Associate degreeCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
8
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

8 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Albany, GA 2 schools

Albany Technical College

1704 South Slappey Boulevard, Albany, GA 31701
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Associate degreeCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
32
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

This public two-year college in Dougherty County graduated 32 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

Albany State University

504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Associate degreeCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
9
College tuition
$4,064/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

Public four-year institution in Albany that reported 9 EMT graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,064 ($14,786 out of state).

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Warner Robins, GA 1 school

Central Georgia Technical College

80 Cohen Walker Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Associate degreeCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
141
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

This public two-year college in Houston County graduated 141 EMT students in 2023–24, the 2nd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Thomasville, GA 1 school

Southern Regional Technical College

15689 US Hwy 19 North, Thomasville, GA 31792
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Associate degreeCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
58
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

This public two-year college in Thomas County graduated 58 EMT students in 2023–24, the 3rd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Statesboro, GA 1 school

Ogeechee Technical College

One Joseph E. Kennedy Blvd, Statesboro, GA 30458
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
43
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

Public two-year college in Statesboro that reported 43 EMT graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Rome, GA 1 school

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

One Maurice Culberson Drive, Rome, GA 30161
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Associate degreeCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
42
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

This public two-year college in Floyd County graduated 42 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Valdosta, GA 1 school

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

4089 Val Tech Rd, Valdosta, GA 31602
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Associate degreeCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
41
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

Public two-year college in Valdosta that reported 41 EMT graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Gainesville, GA 1 school

Lanier Technical College

2535 Lanier Tech Drive, Gainesville, GA 30507
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Associate degreeCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
22
College tuition
$3,000/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

This public two-year college in Hall County graduated 22 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,000 ($6,000 out of state).

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Athens, GA 1 school

Athens Technical College

800 U.S. Hwy 29 North, Athens, GA 30601
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Associate degreeCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
21
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

21 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Clarkesville, GA 1 school

North Georgia Technical College

1500 Georgia Hwy 197 N, Clarkesville, GA 30523
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Associate degreeCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
20
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

This public two-year college in Habersham County graduated 20 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Columbus, GA 1 school

Columbus Technical College

928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, GA 31904
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Associate degreeCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
19
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

This public two-year college in Muscogee County graduated 19 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Savannah, GA 1 school

Savannah Technical College

5717 White Bluff Rd, Savannah, GA 31405
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Associate degreeCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
19
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

This public two-year college in Chatham County graduated 19 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Americus, GA 1 school

South Georgia Technical College

900 South GA Tech Parkway, Americus, GA 31709
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
17
College tuition
$3,000/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

Public two-year college in Americus that reported 17 EMT graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,000 ($6,000 out of state).

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Vidalia, GA 1 school

Southeastern Technical College

3001 E First St, Vidalia, GA 30474
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Associate degreeCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
12
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

Public two-year college in Vidalia that reported 12 EMT graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Waycross, GA 1 school

Coastal Pines Technical College

1701 Carswell Ave, Waycross, GA 31503
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
7
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

This public two-year college in Ware County graduated 7 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Augusta, GA 1 school

Augusta Technical College

3200 Augusta Tech Drive, Augusta, GA 30906
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
4
College tuition
$3,000/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

Public two-year college in Augusta that reported 4 EMT graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,000 ($6,000 out of state).

How to get EMT certified in Georgia

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

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Georgia: FAQ

How many EMT programs are in Georgia?

We list 22 accredited Georgia schools that graduated EMT students in 2023–24, 22 of them public. Together they awarded 844 EMT credentials that year.

How much do emt & paramedic classes cost in Georgia?

Most Georgia 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 $2,400; a short certificate typically costs a fraction of that.

How much do EMTs make in Georgia?

The median emergency medical technician in Georgia earns $45,550 a year ($21.90 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $44,470 nationally. The top 10% earn $52,600 or more.

Which Georgia school trains the most EMTs?

Southern Crescent Technical College in Griffin reported the most EMT graduates in Georgia: 152 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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