14 accredited Kentucky schools graduated 466 EMT students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what EMTs earn in Kentucky.
Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
Public two-year college in Owensboro that reported 69 EMT graduates in 2023–24, the most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,464 ($6,000 out of state).
This public two-year college in Boone County graduated 65 EMT students in 2023–24, the 2nd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,464 ($6,000 out of state).
This public two-year college in Pulaski County graduated 57 EMT students in 2023–24, the 3rd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,464 ($6,000 out of state).
44 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college, the 4th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,464 ($6,000 out of state).
40 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college, the 5th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,464 ($6,000 out of state).
Public four-year institution in Richmond that reported 34 EMT graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $9,830 ($20,520 out of state).
Public two-year college in Cumberland that reported 31 EMT graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,464 ($6,000 out of state).
27 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,464 ($6,000 out of state).
Public two-year college in Lexington that reported 25 EMT graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,464 ($6,000 out of state).
Public two-year college in Madisonville that reported 22 EMT graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,464 ($6,000 out of state).
This public two-year college in McCracken County graduated 22 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,464 ($6,000 out of state).
Public two-year college in Maysville that reported 18 EMT graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,464 ($6,000 out of state).
Public two-year college in Hopkinsville that reported 10 EMT graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,464 ($6,000 out of state).
Public two-year college in Prestonsburg that reported 2 EMT graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,464 ($6,000 out of state).
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We list 14 accredited Kentucky schools that graduated EMT students in 2023–24, 14 of them public. Together they awarded 466 EMT credentials that year.
Most Kentucky 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 $4,464; a short certificate typically costs a fraction of that.
The median emergency medical technician in Kentucky earns $36,800 a year ($17.69 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $44,470 nationally. The top 10% earn $49,950 or more.
Owensboro Community and Technical College in Owensboro reported the most EMT graduates in Kentucky: 69 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.