Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Program Availability
Schools Offering
82
108 total including inactive
States
18
Across 18 states
Graduates (2025)
3,593
Total completions
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 18 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Illinois, Kansas and Minnesota.
Career & Cost Overview
Median Salary
$34,330
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
Job Growth
-1.3%
10-year projected growth
Median Tuition
$5,341
In-state annual rate
Graduates typically pursue careers as Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $16,163, and the work is primarily outdoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.
Graduate Demographics
Gender Distribution
Degree Level Distribution
Is This Career Right for You?
Is This Career Right for You?
Interest Profile (Holland Codes)
hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data
What does this mean? ▼
This career is best suited for people who enjoy:
- Building things
- Working with hands
- Helping others
- Teaching
- Organization
- Data management
Ideal Candidate Profile
👤 Personality Traits
💡 Interests
⭐ Work Values
❓ Ask Yourself These Questions
Do you enjoy hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?
Do you value service orientation?
Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?
✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:
- • Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
- • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
- • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization
⚠ Consider These Challenges:
- • Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
- • Those who prefer working independently
- • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.
Where Can You Study Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)?
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