EMT and Paramedic Programs in Tennessee

Tennessee has 16 schools with EMT and paramedic programs in this directory: 16 public and 0 private. Together they graduated 1,078 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $47,318 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Motlow State Community College, Dyersburg State Community College and Volunteer State Community College.

16
Schools with this program
1,078
Graduates last year
$47,318
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 16 EMT and paramedic programs in Tennessee

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Motlow State Community College

Tullahoma, TN

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,882
Graduates last year
144
Median earnings, 1 yr
$46,662
Type
Public

Dyersburg State Community College

Dyersburg, TN

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,902
Graduates last year
134
Median earnings, 1 yr
$47,318
Type
Public

Roane State Community College

Harriman, TN

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,160
Graduates last year
107
Median earnings, 1 yr
$45,765
Type
Public

Walters State Community College

Morristown, TN

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,896
Graduates last year
75
Median earnings, 1 yr
$46,962
Type
Public

Northeast State Community College

Blountville, TN

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,926
Graduates last year
72
Median earnings, 1 yr
$52,490
Type
Public

Cleveland State Community College

Cleveland, TN

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,228
Graduates last year
56
Median earnings, 1 yr
$41,992
Type
Public

Jackson State Community College

Jackson, TN

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,204
Graduates last year
37
Median earnings, 1 yr
$47,186
Type
Public

Chattanooga State Community College

Chattanooga, TN

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,916
Graduates last year
27
Median earnings, 1 yr
$54,414
Type
Public

Common questions

How much do EMT and paramedic graduates earn?

Across 25 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $47,318 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public EMT and paramedic programs in Tennessee?

Yes. 16 public schools offer it, including Motlow State Community College, Dyersburg State Community College, Volunteer State Community College, Roane State Community College and Southwest Tennessee Community College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.