EMT classes in Maryland
9 EMT (emergency medical technician) and paramedic programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
6 schools offer these EMT and paramedic programs, and Maryland has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
EMTs and paramedics assess injuries and illnesses, give emergency medical care and may take patients to hospital. A basic EMT course usually takes less than a year and the intermediate level up to two, and every state requires a license.1 Every state recognizes National Registry (NREMT) certification as proof of entry-level skill before it issues an EMT license.2
In Maryland, 1 of the 9 programs takes students without a high school diploma, 7 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.
By kind, the 9 programs here are EMT (7 programs), paramedic (1 program) and paramedic or EMS (associate degree, 1 program).
See the 9 programsHow much do EMT classes cost in Maryland?
$2,598 to $5,990 is what most EMT and paramedic programs in Maryland cost if you pay yourself
That is the middle half of the 9 programs with a price. All of them: $1,300 to $8,000
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- Not enough data
- 4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
- Working 6 months later
- 80%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $32,000
- Length
- 18 to 55 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Maryland may also offer EMT classes. How these figures are made
All 9 EMT and paramedic programs in Maryland approved for WIOA funding
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Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (44 Credit Hours)
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$74,300Price if you pay yourself$7,250Program website, Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (44 Credit Hours) at Anne Arundel Community CollegeMore details about Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (44 Credit Hours) at Anne Arundel Community College
- Finished
- 24%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $18,566
- Length
- 60 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $880
- Students counted
- 297
- Earned a year, estimated
- $74,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,250
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (175 clock hours)
Chesapeake College
Wye Mills
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$38,700Price if you pay yourself$1,30017 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (175 clock hours) at Chesapeake CollegeMore details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (175 clock hours) at Chesapeake College
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,681
- Length
- 20 weeks, 9 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $560
- Students counted
- 113
- Earned a year, estimated
- $38,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,300
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 17
Emergency Medical Technician (142 clock hours)
Carroll Community College
Westminster
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$33,700Price if you pay yourself$1,583Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (142 clock hours) at Carroll Community CollegeMore details about Emergency Medical Technician (142 clock hours) at Carroll Community College
- Finished
- 65%
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,423
- Length
- 21 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $456
- Students counted
- 38
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,583
Emergency Medical Technician (168 clock hours)
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,300Price if you pay yourself$2,6503 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (168 clock hours) at Baltimore City Community CollegeMore details about Emergency Medical Technician (168 clock hours) at Baltimore City Community College
- Finished
- 50%
- Working at 6 months
- 70%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,573
- Length
- 18 weeks, 9 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 34
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,650
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (61 Credit Hours)
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$22,000Price if you pay yourself$4,944Program website, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (61 Credit Hours) at Baltimore City Community CollegeMore details about EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (61 Credit Hours) at Baltimore City Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,489
- Length
- 61 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $450
- Students counted
- 11
- Earned a year, estimated
- $22,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,944
Emergency Medical Services (43 Credit Hours)
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,900Price if you pay yourself$2,598Program website, Emergency Medical Services (43 Credit Hours) at Baltimore City Community CollegeMore details about Emergency Medical Services (43 Credit Hours) at Baltimore City Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,214
- Length
- 48 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $320
- Students counted
- 10
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,598
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (240 clock hours)
Westlink Career Institute, LLC
Washington, DC
High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Maryland; Maryland approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,000Program website, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (240 clock hours) at Westlink Career Institute, LLCMore details about Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (240 clock hours) at Westlink Career Institute, LLC
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,000
Emergency Medical Services (30 credit hours)
Chesapeake College
Wye Mills
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,990Program website, Emergency Medical Services (30 credit hours) at Chesapeake CollegeMore details about Emergency Medical Services (30 credit hours) at Chesapeake College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 55 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $495
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,990
Emergency Medical Technician (200 clock hours)
Time For Change
Washington, DC
High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Maryland; Maryland approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$8,000Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (200 clock hours) at Time For ChangeMore details about Emergency Medical Technician (200 clock hours) at Time For Change
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 13 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $933
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,000
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How to pay for EMT classes in Maryland
WIOA funding can pay for EMT classes in Maryland
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
Financial aid and grants for EMT classes
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78
GI Bill for EMT classes
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
Quick facts: EMT classes in Maryland
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 25th of 36
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 4 of 25
- EMT and paramedic programs here, against the typical state's 18
- 9 vs 18
State comparisons use the same figures as the EMT classes by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).
EMT classes in Baltimore, Easton, Washington and other Maryland cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above.
Other training in Maryland
How EMT classes compare with the rest of public safety: First responder training in Maryland
- CDL training35 programs
- CNA classes30 programs
- Medical assistant training21 programs
- Phlebotomy training11 programs
- Welding classes15 programs
- HVAC training8 programs
- Medical billing and coding training24 programs
- LPN programs8 programs
- Electrician training3 programs
- Dental assistant programs15 programs
- Auto mechanic classes9 programs
- Pharmacy technician training18 programs
- CNC machinist training6 programs
- Carpentry classes2 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training1 program
- Diesel mechanic training4 programs
- Cybersecurity training74 programs
- IT training78 programs
- Cosmetology school4 programs
- Barber school1 program
- Esthetician school3 programs
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- EKG technician programs3 programs
- Massage therapy school2 programs
- Paralegal programs3 programs
- Police academy1 program
- Surgical tech programs5 programs
- Radiology tech programs3 programs
- Culinary school7 programs
- PTA programs3 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training8 programs
- Human resources training4 programs
- Medication aide training1 program
- Industrial maintenance technician training5 programs
- Early childhood education programs7 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school1 program
- Supply chain and logistics training3 programs
- Hospitality management programs9 programs
- Addiction counselor training6 programs
- Community health worker training2 programs
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- Sonography school1 program
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- Vet tech programs5 programs
- Security guard training2 programs
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- OTA programs1 program
- Forklift certification2 programs
- Personal trainer certification2 programs
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- Flight school3 programs
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- Manufacturing technician training2 programs
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Where the Maryland EMT and paramedic program numbers come from
Which Maryland EMT and paramedic programs are on this list?
These are the EMT and paramedic programs Maryland approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Maryland offers.
How the prices and results of Maryland EMT and paramedic programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
Sources for the facts about EMT classes in Maryland
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: EMTs and Paramedics
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians: About Us
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List