2024 Best Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota

If you pursue a associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic), you won't be alone. The field of study is the #41 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 8 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 70 associate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) School for Your Associate Degree

The emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) students working on their associate degree.

More Ways to Rank Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Schools

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) in Minnesota

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic).

Top Minnesota Schools for an Associate in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

1

St Cloud Technical and Community College
Saint Cloud, MN

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Annual Graduates

St Cloud Technical and Community College is a great choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Located in the small city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical and Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from St Cloud Technical and Community College

2

Century College
White Bear Lake, MN

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

14 Annual Graduates

Century College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Located in the large suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Century College

3

Rochester Community and Technical College
Rochester, MN

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

4 Annual Graduates

Rochester Community and Technical College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Rochester Community and Technical College is a small public college located in the midsize city of Rochester.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Rochester Community and Technical College

4

Northland Community and Technical College
Thief River Falls, MN

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

4 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Northland Community and Technical College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Located in the remote town of Thief River Falls, Northland Community and Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Northland Community and Technical College

4

Anoka Technical College
Anoka, MN

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

7 Annual Graduates

Anoka Technical College is a good option for students pursuing an associate degree in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic). Located in the large suburb of Anoka, Anoka Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Anoka Technical College

5

Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, MN

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Annual Graduates

IHCC is a small public college located in the suburb of Inver Grove Heights.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Inver Hills Community College

6

Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

Ridgewater College is a small public college located in the town of Willmar.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Ridgewater College

7

South Central College
North Mankato, MN

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Annual Graduates

Located in the small suburb of North Mankato, South Central College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from South Central College

8

Hibbing Community College
Hibbing, MN

Hibbing Community College is a small public college located in the town of Hibbing.More information about a associate in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) from Hibbing Community College

Best Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Kansas	275	77
Missouri	210	71
Iowa	200	31
Nebraska	163	39
South Dakota	148	25
North Dakota	144	23

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Rankings in Majors Related to Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) is one of 23 different types of Allied Health Professions programs to choose from.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Surgical Technology	151
Radiologic Technology	130
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy	50
Respiratory Care Therapy	33
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist	21
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician	18
Polysomnography	8
Athletic Training	6
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist	5

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.