EMT Programs in Iowa: 13 Colleges and Schools
13 Iowa schools reported emt completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 598 students: 12 public, 1 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Iowa · CIP 51.0904
13 schools in Iowa graduated 598 EMTs in 2024, out of 737 schools nationally. By type: 12 public, 1 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: certificate (12), associate (11).
The largest program is Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny with 213 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 13 Iowa schools
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Largest programs in Iowa
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny | 213 |
| 2 | Western Iowa Tech Community College | Sioux City | 143 |
| 3 | Hawkeye Community College | Waterloo | 68 |
| 4 | Southeastern Community College | West Burlington | 58 |
| 5 | Northwest Iowa Community College | Sheldon | 43 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Iowa by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankeny · 1 school | ||||
| Des Moines Area Community College | Public | associate, certificate | 213 | Website ↗ |
| Calmar · 1 school | ||||
| Northeast Iowa Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 7 | Website ↗ |
| Cedar Rapids · 1 school | ||||
| Kirkwood Community College | Public | associate, certificate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| Davenport · 1 school | ||||
| Eastern Iowa Community College District | Public | certificate, associate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Des Moines · 1 school | ||||
| Mercy College of Health Sciences | Private nonprofit | certificate, associate | 30 | Website ↗ |
| Fort Dodge · 1 school | ||||
| Iowa Central Community College | Public | associate | 2 | Website ↗ |
| Iowa City · 1 school | ||||
| University of Iowa | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Mason City · 1 school | ||||
| North Iowa Area Community College | Public | certificate | 6 | Website ↗ |
| Ottumwa · 1 school | ||||
| Indian Hills Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 7 | Website ↗ |
| Sheldon · 1 school | ||||
| Northwest Iowa Community College | Public | associate, certificate | 43 | Website ↗ |
| Sioux City · 1 school | ||||
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 143 | Website ↗ |
| Waterloo · 1 school | ||||
| Hawkeye Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 68 | Website ↗ |
| West Burlington · 1 school | ||||
| Southeastern Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 58 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 13 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 13 | 598 | this page |
| Illinois | 33 | 1,287 | Programs in Illinois → |
| Missouri | 16 | 361 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Wisconsin | 16 | 2,041 | Programs in Wisconsin → |
| Minnesota | 11 | 156 | Programs in Minnesota → |
| Nebraska | 8 | 119 | Programs in Nebraska → |
| South Dakota | 4 | 21 | Programs in South Dakota → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about EMT programs in Iowa
- How many EMT programs are in Iowa?
- 13 colleges and schools reported emt completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 598 students.
- Which Iowa program is the largest?
- Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, with 213 graduates in 2024, followed by Western Iowa Tech Community College in Sioux City (143).
- Are Iowa programs mostly public?
- Yes: 12 public, 1 private nonprofit of the 13 schools.
- What does an EMT earn in Iowa?
- Typical EMT pay in Iowa is $40,660 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $44,470 nationally.