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EMT & Paramedic Classes in New York

14 accredited New York schools graduated 220 EMT students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what EMTs earn in New York.

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

Schools
147 cities
Lowest published cost
$17,900median $17,900
Graduates 2023–24
220
New York median pay
$48,400+$3,930 vs U.S.

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EMT & Paramedic Classes in New York, NY 6 schools

SUNY Westchester Community College

75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY 10595
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Associate degree
Graduates '23–24
27
College tuition
$4,980/yr
Length
1-2 years

27 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college, the 3rd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,980 ($11,770 out of state).

Center for Allied Health Education

1401 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11229
Private for-profit Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
13
Program cost
$17,900
Length
13 months

This price is for a longer program than a typical EMT course; it is classified under the same federal program code. Ask about stand-alone EMT training.

Private for-profit two-year college in Brooklyn that reported 13 EMT graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $17,900 for a program of about 13 months.

CUNY Kingsborough Community College

2001 Oriental Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Public Associate degree
Graduates '23–24
10
College tuition
$4,800/yr
Length
Associate degree

Public two-year college in Brooklyn that reported 10 EMT graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,800 ($7,680 out of state).

Suffolk County Community College

533 College Rd, Selden, NY 11784
Public Associate degree
Graduates '23–24
10
College tuition
$5,640/yr
Length
Associate degree

This public two-year college in Suffolk County graduated 10 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $5,640 ($11,280 out of state).

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College

199 Chambers St, New York, NY 10007
Public Associate degree
Graduates '23–24
8
College tuition
$4,800/yr
Length
Associate degree

8 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,800 ($7,680 out of state).

CUNY LaGuardia Community College

31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
Public Associate degree
Graduates '23–24
3
College tuition
$4,800/yr
Length
Associate degree

Public two-year college in Long Island City that reported 3 EMT graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,800 ($7,680 out of state).

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Albany, NY 2 schools

Hudson Valley Community College

80 Vandenburgh Ave, Troy, NY 12180
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Associate degree
Graduates '23–24
48
College tuition
$5,056/yr
Length
1-2 years

48 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college, the most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $5,056 ($10,112 out of state).

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

State Route 7, Cobleskill, NY 12043
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Associate degree
Graduates '23–24
24
College tuition
$7,070/yr
Length
1-2 years

24 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public four-year institution, the 4th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $7,070 ($16,980 out of state).

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Rochester, NY 2 schools

Finger Lakes Community College

3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Associate degree
Graduates '23–24
32
College tuition
$5,280/yr
Length
1-2 years

32 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college, the 2nd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $5,280 ($7,392 out of state).

Monroe Community College

1000 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14623
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Associate degree
Graduates '23–24
7
College tuition
$4,900/yr
Length
1-2 years

Public two-year college in Rochester that reported 7 EMT graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,900 ($9,800 out of state).

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Binghamton, NY 1 school

SUNY Broome Community College

907 Upper Front Street, Binghamton, NY 13901
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Associate degree
Graduates '23–24
18
College tuition
$5,472/yr
Length
1-2 years

Public two-year college in Binghamton that reported 18 EMT graduates in 2023–24, the 5th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $5,472 ($10,944 out of state).

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Buffalo, NY 1 school

Erie Community College

121 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 14203
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)Certificate (1-2 years)Associate degree
Graduates '23–24
10
College tuition
$5,200/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

This public two-year college in Erie County graduated 10 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $5,200 ($10,400 out of state).

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Syracuse, NY 1 school

Onondaga Community College

4585 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13215
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Associate degree
Graduates '23–24
6
College tuition
$5,290/yr
Length
1-2 years

This public two-year college in Onondaga County graduated 6 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $5,290 ($10,580 out of state).

EMT & Paramedic Classes in Poughkeepsie, NY 1 school

Dutchess Community College

53 Pendell Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Associate degree
Graduates '23–24
4
College tuition
$4,800/yr
Length
1-2 years

This public two-year college in Dutchess County graduated 4 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,800 ($9,600 out of state).

How to get EMT certified in New York

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

EMT & Paramedic Classes in New York: FAQ

How many EMT programs are in New York?

We list 14 accredited New York schools that graduated EMT students in 2023–24, 13 of them public. Together they awarded 220 EMT credentials that year.

How much do emt & paramedic classes cost in New York?

1 New York schools published a program price. Tuition plus books and supplies ranged from $17,900 to $17,900, with a median of $17,900. Community colleges often charge by credit hour instead, so check each school’s net price calculator.

How much do EMTs make in New York?

The median emergency medical technician in New York earns $48,400 a year ($23.27 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $44,470 nationally. The top 10% earn $69,210 or more.

Which New York school trains the most EMTs?

Hudson Valley Community College in Troy reported the most EMT graduates in New York: 48 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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