Paramedic Programs in Pennsylvania: 14 Colleges and Schools
14 Pennsylvania schools reported paramedic completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 108 students: 9 public, 4 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Pennsylvania · CIP 51.0904
14 schools in Pennsylvania graduated 108 Paramedics in 2024, out of 737 schools nationally. By type: 9 public, 4 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit. Credentials offered: certificate (13), associate (3).
The largest program is Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in Reading with 53 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 14 Pennsylvania schools
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Largest programs in Pennsylvania
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences | Reading | 53 |
| 2 | Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster | Lancaster | 15 |
| 3 | Luzerne County Community College | Nanticoke | 14 |
| 4 | DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center | Johnstown | 10 |
| 5 | Delaware County Community College | Media | 10 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Pennsylvania by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia · 3 schools | ||||
| Temple University | Public | certificate | 1 | Website ↗ |
| Drexel University | Private nonprofit | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia | Private nonprofit | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Johnstown · 2 schools | ||||
| DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center | Private for-profit | certificate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Pennsylvania Highlands Community College | Public | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Bethlehem · 1 school | ||||
| Northampton County Area Community College | Public | certificate | 3 | Website ↗ |
| Butler · 1 school | ||||
| Butler County Community College | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Harrisburg · 1 school | ||||
| Harrisburg Area Community College | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Indiana · 1 school | ||||
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Public | certificate | 2 | Website ↗ |
| Lancaster · 1 school | ||||
| Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster | Private nonprofit | certificate | 15 | Website ↗ |
| Media · 1 school | ||||
| Delaware County Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Nanticoke · 1 school | ||||
| Luzerne County Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 14 | Website ↗ |
| Newtown · 1 school | ||||
| Bucks County Community College | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Reading · 1 school | ||||
| Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences | Private nonprofit | certificate | 53 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 14 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 14 | 108 | this page |
| Ohio | 41 | 1,350 | Programs in Ohio → |
| New York | 18 | 218 | Programs in New York → |
| Maryland | 14 | 169 | Programs in Maryland → |
| New Jersey | 7 | 45 | Programs in New Jersey → |
| West Virginia | 7 | 67 | Programs in West Virginia → |
| Delaware | 1 | 9 | Programs in Delaware → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Paramedic programs in Pennsylvania
- How many Paramedic programs are in Pennsylvania?
- 14 colleges and schools reported paramedic completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 108 students.
- Which Pennsylvania program is the largest?
- Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in Reading, with 53 graduates in 2024, followed by Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster in Lancaster (15).
- Are Pennsylvania programs mostly public?
- Yes: 9 public, 4 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit of the 14 schools.
- What does a Paramedic earn in Pennsylvania?
- Typical Paramedic pay in Pennsylvania is $61,000 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $60,600 nationally.