13 accredited Washington schools graduated 570 EMT students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what EMTs earn in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
Public four-year institution in Seattle that reported 150 EMT graduates in 2023–24, the most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,458 ($4,947 out of state).
Public four-year institution in Tacoma that reported 134 EMT graduates in 2023–24, the 2nd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,477 ($10,587 out of state).
This public four-year institution in Pierce County graduated 17 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,131 ($10,080 out of state).
Public four-year institution in Lakewood that reported 6 EMT graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,074 ($4,599 out of state).
This public four-year institution in Spokane County graduated 4 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,195 ($4,089 out of state).
2 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public four-year institution. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $7,294 ($24,833 out of state).
This public four-year institution in Skagit County graduated 92 EMT students in 2023–24, the 3rd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,623 ($6,563 out of state).
This public four-year institution in Clark County graduated 41 EMT students in 2023–24, the 4th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,306 ($10,054 out of state).
Public four-year institution in Port Angeles that reported 37 EMT graduates in 2023–24, the 5th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,074 ($4,599 out of state).
This public four-year institution in Whatcom County graduated 36 EMT students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,195 ($3,998 out of state).
Public four-year institution in Pasco that reported 29 EMT graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $5,514 ($7,559 out of state).
11 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public four-year institution. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,623 ($5,157 out of state).
11 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public four-year institution. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $7,021 ($24,600 out of state).
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We list 13 accredited Washington schools that graduated EMT students in 2023–24, 13 of them public. Together they awarded 570 EMT credentials that year.
Most Washington 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 $4,458; a short certificate typically costs a fraction of that.
The median emergency medical technician in Washington earns $52,690 a year ($25.33 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $44,470 nationally. The top 10% earn $60,960 or more.
North Seattle College in Seattle reported the most EMT graduates in Washington: 150 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.