by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study emergency medical technology/technician at the Associate’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 293 schools that stand out for veteran emergency medical technology/technician students, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students: affordability and veteran financial benefits (including GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon support), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community. So you can compare your options, College Factual reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Our analysis ranked Santa Fe College the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in emergency medical technology/technician. Santa Fe College scores 86.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about emergency medical technology/technician at Santa Fe College
A rank of #2 makes Florida State College at Jacksonville one of the top emergency medical technology/technician colleges for veteran students. Florida State College at Jacksonville scores 85.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the emergency medical technology/technician program at Florida State College at Jacksonville
Hillsborough Community College is a great choice for veterans pursuing emergency medical technology/technician, landing the #3 spot this year. It scores 83.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the emergency medical technology/technician program at Hillsborough Community College
Veteran students seeking a strong emergency medical technology/technician program will find one at Collin County Community College District, which ranked #4. Collin County Community College District scores 83.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the emergency medical technology/technician program at Collin County Community College District
A rank of #5 makes Broward College one of the top emergency medical technology/technician colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 82.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about emergency medical technology/technician at Broward College
Miami Dade College placed #6 among the best emergency medical technology/technician colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about emergency medical technology/technician at Miami Dade College
Tallahassee State College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best emergency medical technology/technician colleges for veterans. Tallahassee State College scores 82.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full emergency medical technology/technician report for Tallahassee State College
Valencia College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best emergency medical technology/technician colleges for veterans. Valencia College scores 81.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the emergency medical technology/technician program at Valencia College
Southwestern College placed #9 among the best emergency medical technology/technician colleges for veterans. Southwestern College scores 81.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full emergency medical technology/technician report for Southwestern College
Houston Community College landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing emergency medical technology/technician. Houston Community College scores 81.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full emergency medical technology/technician report for Houston Community College
Wake Technical Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best emergency medical technology/technician colleges for veterans. It scores 81.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full emergency medical technology/technician report for Wake Technical Community College
Columbia Southern University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best emergency medical technology/technician colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about emergency medical technology/technician at Columbia Southern University
Seminole State College of Florida ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best emergency medical technology/technician colleges for veterans. Seminole State College of Florida scores 80.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full emergency medical technology/technician report for Seminole State College of Florida
Palm Beach State College placed #14 among the best emergency medical technology/technician colleges for veterans. It scores 80.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the emergency medical technology/technician program at Palm Beach State College
ECPI University came in at #15 for veteran emergency medical technology/technician students this year. It scores 80.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about emergency medical technology/technician at ECPI University
Gateway Technical College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best emergency medical technology/technician colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about emergency medical technology/technician at Gateway Technical College
Pima Community College placed #17 among the best emergency medical technology/technician colleges for veterans. It scores 80.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the emergency medical technology/technician program at Pima Community College
Dallas College came in at #18 for veteran emergency medical technology/technician students this year. Dallas College scores 80.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the emergency medical technology/technician program at Dallas College
Mesa Community College landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing emergency medical technology/technician. Mesa Community College scores 80.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about emergency medical technology/technician at Mesa Community College
Eastern Kentucky University placed #20 among the best emergency medical technology/technician colleges for veterans. Eastern Kentucky University scores 79.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the emergency medical technology/technician program at Eastern Kentucky University
Austin Community College District ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best emergency medical technology/technician colleges for veterans. Austin Community College District scores 79.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about emergency medical technology/technician at Austin Community College District
Eastern Florida State College came in at #22 for veteran emergency medical technology/technician students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 79.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full emergency medical technology/technician report for Eastern Florida State College
The University of Montana landed the #23 spot for veterans pursuing emergency medical technology/technician. The University of Montana scores 79.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about emergency medical technology/technician at The University of Montana
Weber State University placed #24 among the best emergency medical technology/technician colleges for veterans. It scores 79.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full emergency medical technology/technician report for Weber State University
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing emergency medical technology/technician. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College scores 79.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the emergency medical technology/technician program at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Not far behind, these emergency medical technology/technician colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
These schools also stood out:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gwinnett Technical College | 75.88 |
| 52 | St Cloud Technical and Community College | 75.88 |
| 53 | Arkansas Tech University | 75.85 |
| 54 | McLennan Community College | 75.84 |
| 55 | Waukesha County Technical College | 75.62 |
| 56 | Milwaukee Area Technical College | 75.55 |
| 57 | Pensacola State College | 75.54 |
| 58 | Southwestern Illinois College | 75.53 |
| 59 | Southeast Technical College | 75.52 |
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying emergency medical technology/technician: affordability and veteran financial benefits (GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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