5 accredited New Jersey schools graduated 48 EMT students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what EMTs earn in New Jersey.
Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
16 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college, the most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $5,280 ($9,500 out of state).
Public two-year college in Jersey City that reported 16 EMT graduates in 2023–24, the 2nd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,720 ($10,980 out of state).
7 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college, the 3rd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,516 ($5,484 out of state).
This public two-year college in Bergen County graduated 7 EMT students in 2023–24, the 4th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,660 ($7,908 out of state).
2 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college, the 5th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,920 ($13,020 out of state).
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We list 5 accredited New Jersey schools that graduated EMT students in 2023–24, 5 of them public. Together they awarded 48 EMT credentials that year.
Most New Jersey 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 $3,720; a short certificate typically costs a fraction of that.
The median emergency medical technician in New Jersey earns $53,610 a year ($25.78 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $44,470 nationally. The top 10% earn $64,740 or more.
UCNJ Union College of Union County, New Jersey in Cranford reported the most EMT graduates in New Jersey: 16 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.