8 accredited Pennsylvania schools graduated 108 EMT students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what EMTs earn in Pennsylvania.
Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
10 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college, the 5th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,050 ($12,150 out of state).
This public four-year institution in Philadelphia County graduated 1 EMT student in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $21,023 ($36,280 out of state).
53 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private nonprofit two-year college, the most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $11,643.
15 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private nonprofit four-year institution, the 2nd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $31,438.
This public two-year college in Luzerne County graduated 14 EMT students in 2023–24, the 3rd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,350 ($13,050 out of state).
This private for-profit two-year college in Cambria County graduated 10 EMT students in 2023–24, the 4th-most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $6,698 for a program of about 12 months.
This public two-year college in Northampton County graduated 3 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,750 ($11,250 out of state).
This public four-year institution in Indiana County graduated 2 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $7,716 ($11,200 out of state).
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We list 8 accredited Pennsylvania schools that graduated EMT students in 2023–24, 5 of them public. Together they awarded 108 EMT credentials that year.
1 Pennsylvania schools published a program price. Tuition plus books and supplies ranged from $6,698 to $6,698, with a median of $6,698. Community colleges often charge by credit hour instead, so check each school’s net price calculator.
The median emergency medical technician in Pennsylvania earns $43,310 a year ($20.82 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $44,470 nationally. The top 10% earn $54,370 or more.
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in Reading reported the most EMT graduates in Pennsylvania: 53 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.