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Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky · Public university · Training programs available:
Address: 521 Lancaster Ave, Richmond, KY 40475 · Phone: (859) 622-1000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Eastern Kentucky University is a public trade/career school in Richmond, KY offering EMT & paramedic training, accredited by SACS and other bodies.
Median graduate debt is $22,500 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,795, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; the state average completion rate is 55.5%, but this campus's rate is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for this campus; contact Eastern Kentucky University for current tuition. About 41.1% of students receive Pell Grants, and federal aid (FAFSA/Pell) can be used here.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical technicians | $29,800 | $36,800 | $44,380 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Kentucky (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Eastern Kentucky University is a public university in Richmond, Kentucky. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here because the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus holds accreditation from several bodies, including the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and among its trade and career offerings, its most notable program is EMT & paramedic training, with 10 completers reported in federal data.
Federal outcome data for this specific trade program shows a median graduate debt of $22,500 and median earnings of $45,795 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. The state average completion rate for comparable programs is 55.5%, though this campus's completion rate and how it compares to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 41.1% of students at this institution receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students enrolled overall.
Because the EMT & paramedic training program is reported with a small completer count within a much larger university (undergraduate enrollment of 12,318), this campus setting may suit students who want a short, focused certificate embedded in a larger academic institution rather than a dedicated trade school. Career changers should independently verify program length, schedule, and licensing requirements directly with the school. To confirm accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data yourself, consult the school's accreditors listed above and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Eastern Kentucky University reports one trade program family, EMT & paramedic training, with 10 completers in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited, with accreditors including the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and several profession-specific bodies such as the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's completion rate is not reported in federal data, though the state average completion rate for comparable programs is 55.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median graduate debt is $22,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,795, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (859) 622-1000 or visit https://www.eku.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Eastern Kentucky University is a public institution, which typically means state subsidies may lower tuition compared to for-profit schools, though actual costs are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length for the EMT & paramedic training program is not reported in this data; contact the school directly to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review accreditation details through the listed accreditors and check federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?156620.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or pacing, so fit for adult career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to ask about flexible or accelerated options.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Eastern Kentucky University at (859) 622-1000 or through its website, https://www.eku.edu/.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completing the EMT & paramedic training program are not reported in this data; contact the school for details specific to Kentucky EMT licensure.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.