7 accredited Louisiana schools graduated 542 EMT students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what EMTs earn in Louisiana.
Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
This public two-year college in Bossier Parish graduated 79 EMT students in 2023–24, the 2nd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,435.
9 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,618.
This public two-year college in Orleans Parish graduated 44 EMT students in 2023–24, the 4th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,335.
This public two-year college in St. Bernard Parish graduated 22 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,335.
320 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college, the most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,335.
44 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college, the 3rd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,214.
24 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college, the 5th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,214.
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We list 7 accredited Louisiana schools that graduated EMT students in 2023–24, 7 of them public. Together they awarded 542 EMT credentials that year.
Most Louisiana 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 $3,335; a short certificate typically costs a fraction of that.
The median emergency medical technician in Louisiana earns $35,870 a year ($17.25 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $44,470 nationally. The top 10% earn $46,460 or more.
South Louisiana Community College in Lafayette reported the most EMT graduates in Louisiana: 320 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.