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EMT & Paramedic Classes in Maine

3 accredited Maine schools graduated 55 EMT students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what EMTs earn in Maine.

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

Schools
33 cities
Lowest published cost
—credit-hour pricing
Graduates 2023–24
55
Maine median pay
$46,340+$1,870 vs U.S.

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Fairfield, ME 1 school

Kennebec Valley Community College

92 Western Ave, Fairfield, ME 04937
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)Associate degree
Graduates '23–24
28
College tuition
$2,880/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

28 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,880 ($5,760 out of state).

EMT & Paramedic Classes in South Portland, ME 1 school

Southern Maine Community College

2 Fort Road, South Portland, ME 04106
Public Associate degree
Graduates '23–24
15
College tuition
$2,880/yr
Length
Associate degree

Public two-year college in South Portland that reported 15 EMT graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,880 ($5,760 out of state).

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Presque Isle, ME 1 school

Northern Maine Community College

33 Edgemont Dr, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Associate degreeCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
12
College tuition
$2,880/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

This public two-year college in Aroostook County graduated 12 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,880 ($5,760 out of state).

How to get EMT certified in Maine

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

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Maine: FAQ

How many EMT programs are in Maine?

We list 3 accredited Maine schools that graduated EMT students in 2023–24, 3 of them public. Together they awarded 55 EMT credentials that year.

How much do emt & paramedic classes cost in Maine?

Most Maine 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 $2,880; a short certificate typically costs a fraction of that.

How much do EMTs make in Maine?

The median emergency medical technician in Maine earns $46,340 a year ($22.28 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $44,470 nationally. The top 10% earn $58,100 or more.

Which Maine school trains the most EMTs?

Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield reported the most EMT graduates in Maine: 28 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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