EMT and paramedic / Iowa

EMT and paramedic programs in Iowa.

Compare 11 qualifying programs from 8 providers across Iowa. Review reported tuition and outcomes together, then request current details from a provider.

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Reported cost / Iowa

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Tuition and fees for 11 screened emt and paramedic programs range from $1,279 to $24,727. Compare length, credentials, and outcomes as well as price.

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11 programs

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ProgramReported formatTuition & feesLengthCompletedEmployed after exitMedian earnings
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) *EMT.CPCNortheast Iowa Community College · Calmar, IAIn person$1,279+ $239 books and supplies = $1,518 reported total16 weeks15%128/838 exits92%81/88 eligible$10,747second quarter
Paramedic - Diploma Option *PMED.DPNortheast Iowa Community College · Calmar, IAIn person$9,405+ $3,160 books and supplies = $12,565 reported total44 weeks38%78/204 exits81%122/150 eligible$13,253second quarter
ParamedicKirkwood Community College · Cedar Rapids, IAIn person$16,485+ $5,123 books and supplies = $21,608 reported total80 weeks96%2300/2407 exits90%124/138 eligible$7,396second quarter
Paramedic 6050249 & 6050250 (Continuing Education)Eastern Iowa Community Colleges · Davenport, IAIn person$6,000+ $0 books and supplies = $6,000 reported total40 weeks46%92/201 exits82%103/125 eligible$13,584second quarter
CE Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)Iowa Lakes Community College · Estherville, IAHybrid$1,880+ $0 books and supplies = $1,880 reported total10 weeks50%19/38 exits94%31/33 eligible$10,240second quarter
Emergency Medical TechnicianIowa Valley Community College District · Marshalltown, IAHybrid$1,389+ $454 books and supplies = $1,843 reported total20 weeks30%43/144 exits84%61/73 eligible$11,182second quarter
Emergency Medical TechnicianIndian Hills Community College · Ottumwa, IAIn person$6,579+ $0 books and supplies = $6,579 reported total24 weeks35%60/172 exits94%47/50 eligible$7,218second quarter
ParamedicIndian Hills Community College · Ottumwa, IAIn person$24,727+ $0 books and supplies = $24,727 reported total96 weeks44%34/78 exits85%33/39 eligible$13,460second quarter
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) - CertificateWestern Iowa Tech Community College · Sioux City, IAIn person$1,414+ $525 books and supplies = $1,939 reported total16 weeks91%82/90 exits84%73/87 eligible$5,884second quarter
Paramedic - DiplomaWestern Iowa Tech Community College · Sioux City, IAIn person$8,888+ $1,116 books and supplies = $10,004 reported total42 weeks58%63/108 exits92%87/95 eligible$9,164second quarter
ParamedicSoutheastern Community College · West Burlington, IAIn person$15,008+ $1,250 books and supplies = $16,258 reported total40 weeks66%91/137 exits87%73/84 eligible$10,925second quarter

The reported total adds tuition and fees to books and supplies when both are available; it may exclude other charges and is not a current quote. Earnings are for the second quarter after exit, not annual salary. Employment uses the number eligible for follow-up, which can differ from total exits. Identical figures on multiple provider listings may describe overlapping groups; do not add those counts together. These reported outcomes do not guarantee an individual result. Definitions and limitations