EMT Programs in Alabama: 17 Colleges and Schools
17 Alabama schools reported emt completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 1,123 students: 15 public, 1 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Alabama · CIP 51.0904
17 schools in Alabama graduated 1,123 EMTs in 2024, out of 737 schools nationally. By type: 15 public, 1 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit. Credentials offered: certificate (16), associate (15), bachelor's (2).
The largest program is Columbia Southern University in Orange Beach with 245 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 17 Alabama schools
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Largest programs in Alabama
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia Southern University | Orange Beach | 245 |
| 2 | John C Calhoun State Community College | Tanner | 159 |
| 3 | Gadsden State Community College | Gadsden | 106 |
| 4 | University of South Alabama | Mobile | 87 |
| 5 | Coastal Alabama Community College | Bay Minette | 74 |
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All programs in Alabama by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham · 3 schools | ||||
| Jefferson State Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 60 | Website ↗ |
| Herzing University-Birmingham | Private nonprofit | certificate, associate | 45 | Website ↗ |
| Lawson State Community College | Public | certificate | 6 | Website ↗ |
| Andalusia · 1 school | ||||
| Lurleen B Wallace Community College | Public | associate, certificate | 40 | Website ↗ |
| Bay Minette · 1 school | ||||
| Coastal Alabama Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 74 | Website ↗ |
| Dothan · 1 school | ||||
| George C Wallace Community College-Dothan | Public | certificate, associate | 57 | Website ↗ |
| Enterprise · 1 school | ||||
| Enterprise State Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 52 | Website ↗ |
| Gadsden · 1 school | ||||
| Gadsden State Community College | Public | associate, certificate | 106 | Website ↗ |
| Hanceville · 1 school | ||||
| George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville | Public | certificate, associate | 64 | Website ↗ |
| Jasper · 1 school | ||||
| Bevill State Community College | Public | associate, certificate | 6 | Website ↗ |
| Mobile · 1 school | ||||
| University of South Alabama | Public | certificate, bachelor's | 87 | Website ↗ |
| Muscle Shoals · 1 school | ||||
| Northwest Shoals Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 26 | Website ↗ |
| Orange Beach · 1 school | ||||
| Columbia Southern University | Private for-profit | associate, bachelor's | 245 | Website ↗ |
| Phenix City · 1 school | ||||
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Rainsville · 1 school | ||||
| Northeast Alabama Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 29 | Website ↗ |
| Tanner · 1 school | ||||
| John C Calhoun State Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 159 | Website ↗ |
| Wadley · 1 school | ||||
| Southern Union State Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 46 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 17 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 17 | 1,123 | this page |
| Florida | 42 | 4,171 | Programs in Florida → |
| Georgia | 24 | 844 | Programs in Georgia → |
| Tennessee | 16 | 1,078 | Programs in Tennessee → |
| Mississippi | 10 | 162 | Programs in Mississippi → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about EMT programs in Alabama
- How many EMT programs are in Alabama?
- 17 colleges and schools reported emt completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 1,123 students.
- Which Alabama program is the largest?
- Columbia Southern University in Orange Beach, with 245 graduates in 2024, followed by John C Calhoun State Community College in Tanner (159).
- Are Alabama programs mostly public?
- Yes: 15 public, 1 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit of the 17 schools.
- What does an EMT earn in Alabama?
- Typical EMT pay in Alabama is $37,810 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $44,470 nationally.