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EMT & Paramedic Classes in Indiana

3 accredited Indiana schools graduated 808 EMT students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what EMTs earn in Indiana.

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

Schools
32 cities
Lowest published cost
—credit-hour pricing
Graduates 2023–24
808
Indiana median pay
$42,740−$1,730 vs U.S.

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EMT & Paramedic Classes in Indianapolis, IN 2 schools

Ivy Tech Community College

50 W. Fall Creek Parkway N. Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
804
College tuition
$4,912/yr
Length
under 12 weeks

This public two-year college in Marion County graduated 804 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,912 ($9,465 out of state).

Indiana University-Indianapolis

420 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Public Associate degree
Graduates '23–24
3
College tuition
$9,241/yr
Length
Associate degree

Public four-year institution in Indianapolis that reported 3 EMT graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $9,241 ($32,509 out of state).

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Saint Mary of the Woods, IN 1 school

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

1 St Mary of Woods Coll, Saint Mary of the Woods, IN 47876
Private nonprofit Associate degreeBachelor's degree
Graduates '23–24
1
College tuition
$31,990/yr
Length
Associate degree

1 EMT credential awarded in 2023–24 at this private nonprofit four-year institution. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $31,990.

How to get EMT certified in Indiana

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

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Indiana: FAQ

How many EMT programs are in Indiana?

We list 3 accredited Indiana schools that graduated EMT students in 2023–24, 2 of them public. Together they awarded 808 EMT credentials that year.

How much do emt & paramedic classes cost in Indiana?

Most Indiana 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 $9,241; a short certificate typically costs a fraction of that.

How much do EMTs make in Indiana?

The median emergency medical technician in Indiana earns $42,740 a year ($20.55 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $44,470 nationally. The top 10% earn $50,640 or more.

Which Indiana school trains the most EMTs?

Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis reported the most EMT graduates in Indiana: 804 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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