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EMT and Paramedic Classes in the Washington area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area (Maryland, Virginia)
Programs
4
1 within 10 miles
Median pay here
$49,250
EMTs and paramedics, BLS May 2025
EMT and Paramedic Classes in the Washington area at a glance
- Open to the public
- 4 programs: 4 at colleges and schools (IPEDS)
- Distance from Washington
- 1 within 10 miles; nearest 9.3 miles, farthest 39.2 miles
- Completions, 2023-24
- 45 EMT and paramedic awards at the 3 colleges that reported any (IPEDS)
- Pay here
- $49,250 median for EMTs and paramedics ($23.68 an hour); 10th to 90th percentile $39,310 to $68,590; 1,730 employed in the metro area (BLS OEWS, May 2025)
EMT and paramedic programs, nearest to Washington first
| Program | Where | Type | Completions | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Virginia Community College | Annandale, VA | Certificate | 11 | 9.3 |
| Prince George's Community College | Largo, MD | Certificate | 13 | 16.3 |
| College of Southern Maryland | La Plata, MD | Certificate | 21 | 26.6 |
| Frederick Community College | Frederick, MD | Certificate | 0 | 39.2 |
- College programs, cost and completions: IPEDS complete data files, 2024-25 collection, read October 8, 2026.
- Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, read October 8, 2026.
Paying for training
- WIOA in District of Columbia: 24 programs are on the state's list in the U.S. DOL file.
- Pell Grants for short programs
- Workforce Pell
- GI Bill