Paramedic Programs in Florida: 42 Colleges and Schools
42 Florida schools reported paramedic completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 4,171 students: 39 public, 3 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
42
Schools in Florida
4,171
Graduates in 2024
39
Public colleges
3
Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Florida · CIP 51.0904
42 schools in Florida graduated 4,171 Paramedics in 2024, out of 737 schools nationally. By type: 39 public, 3 private for-profit. Credentials offered: certificate (42), associate (29).
The largest program is Hillsborough Community College in Tampa with 425 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 42 Florida schools
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Public · 93%
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Private nonprofit · 0%
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Private for-profit · 7%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Florida
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillsborough Community College | Tampa | 425 |
| 2 | American Medical Academy | Miami | 310 |
| 3 | Seminole State College of Florida | Sanford | 285 |
| 4 | Broward College | Fort Lauderdale | 273 |
| 5 | Miami Dade College | Miami | 271 |
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42 of 42 schools listed · 37 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers · 2 schools | ||||
| Florida SouthWestern State College | Public | certificate, associate | 261 | Website ↗ |
| Fort Myers Technical College | Public | certificate | 63 | Website ↗ |
| Miami · 2 schools | ||||
| American Medical Academy | Private for-profit | certificate, associate | 310 | Website ↗ |
| Miami Dade College | Public | certificate, associate | 271 | Website ↗ |
| Ocala · 2 schools | ||||
| College of Central Florida | Public | certificate, associate | 122 | Website ↗ |
| Marion Technical College | Public | certificate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Pensacola · 2 schools | ||||
| Pensacola State College | Public | certificate, associate | 65 | Website ↗ |
| George Stone Technical College | Public | certificate | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Tampa · 2 schools | ||||
| Hillsborough Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 425 | Website ↗ |
| Aparicio-Levy Technical College | Public | certificate | 114 | Website ↗ |
| Altamonte Springs · 1 school | ||||
| City College-Altamonte Springs | Private for-profit | associate, certificate | 5 | Website ↗ |
| Avon Park · 1 school | ||||
| South Florida State College | Public | certificate, associate | 43 | Website ↗ |
| Bradenton · 1 school | ||||
| Manatee Technical College | Public | certificate | 46 | Website ↗ |
| Chipley · 1 school | ||||
| Florida Panhandle Technical College | Public | certificate | 3 | Website ↗ |
| Davie · 1 school | ||||
| William T McFatter Technical College | Public | certificate | 26 | Website ↗ |
| Daytona Beach · 1 school | ||||
| Daytona State College | Public | certificate, associate | 163 | Website ↗ |
| Eustis · 1 school | ||||
| Lake Technical College | Public | certificate | 76 | Website ↗ |
| Fort Lauderdale · 1 school | ||||
| Broward College | Public | certificate, associate | 273 | Website ↗ |
| Fort Pierce · 1 school | ||||
| Indian River State College | Public | certificate, associate | 87 | Website ↗ |
| Gainesville · 1 school | ||||
| Santa Fe College | Public | certificate, associate | 76 | Website ↗ |
| Hollywood · 1 school | ||||
| City College-Hollywood | Private for-profit | associate, certificate | 2 | Website ↗ |
| Jacksonville · 1 school | ||||
| Florida State College at Jacksonville | Public | certificate, associate | 82 | Website ↗ |
| Key West · 1 school | ||||
| The College of the Florida Keys | Public | certificate, associate | 24 | Website ↗ |
| Lake City · 1 school | ||||
| Florida Gateway College | Public | certificate, associate | 31 | Website ↗ |
| Lake Worth · 1 school | ||||
| Palm Beach State College | Public | certificate, associate | 199 | Website ↗ |
| Madison · 1 school | ||||
| North Florida College | Public | certificate, associate | 37 | Website ↗ |
| Marianna · 1 school | ||||
| Chipola College | Public | certificate, associate | 24 | Website ↗ |
| Melbourne · 1 school | ||||
| Eastern Florida State College | Public | certificate, associate | 162 | Website ↗ |
| New Port Richey · 1 school | ||||
| Pasco-Hernando State College | Public | certificate, associate | 127 | Website ↗ |
| Niceville · 1 school | ||||
| Northwest Florida State College | Public | certificate, associate | 77 | Website ↗ |
| Orlando · 1 school | ||||
| Valencia College | Public | certificate, associate | 172 | Website ↗ |
| Palatka · 1 school | ||||
| Saint Johns River State College | Public | certificate, associate | 46 | Website ↗ |
| Palm Coast · 1 school | ||||
| Flagler Technical College | Public | certificate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Panama City · 1 school | ||||
| Gulf Coast State College | Public | certificate, associate | 73 | Website ↗ |
| Port Charlotte · 1 school | ||||
| Charlotte Technical College | Public | certificate | 14 | Website ↗ |
| Saint Augustine · 1 school | ||||
| First Coast Technical College | Public | certificate | 47 | Website ↗ |
| Saint Petersburg · 1 school | ||||
| Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg | Public | certificate | 27 | Website ↗ |
| Sanford · 1 school | ||||
| Seminole State College of Florida | Public | certificate, associate | 285 | Website ↗ |
| Sarasota · 1 school | ||||
| Suncoast Technical College | Public | certificate | 77 | Website ↗ |
| St. Petersburg · 1 school | ||||
| St Petersburg College | Public | certificate, associate | 70 | Website ↗ |
| Tallahassee · 1 school | ||||
| Tallahassee State College | Public | certificate, associate | 84 | Website ↗ |
| Winter Haven · 1 school | ||||
| Polk State College | Public | certificate, associate | 42 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 42 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 42 | 4,171 | this page |
| Georgia | 24 | 844 | Programs in Georgia → |
| Alabama | 17 | 1,123 | Programs in Alabama → |
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Questions about Paramedic programs in Florida
- How many Paramedic programs are in Florida?
- 42 colleges and schools reported paramedic completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 4,171 students.
- Which Florida program is the largest?
- Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, with 425 graduates in 2024, followed by American Medical Academy in Miami (310).
- Are Florida programs mostly public?
- Yes: 39 public, 3 private for-profit of the 42 schools.
- What does a Paramedic earn in Florida?
- Typical Paramedic pay in Florida is $60,140 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $60,600 nationally.