24 schools · Arizona
EMT, surgical tech and radiography programs in Arizona
24 schools in Arizona offer EMT, surgical tech and imaging programs (18 of them public), with 17 certificate and 20 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $51,157 a year after finishing, compared with $53,120 nationally.
All EMT, surgical tech and imaging programs in Arizona
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix CollegePhoenix, AZ | Public technical school | Certificate | 162 | $89,727 | n/a | n/a | $2,358 |
| GateWay Community CollegePhoenix, AZ | Public technical school | Certificate | 42 | $71,211 | $82,668 | $6,750 | $2,358 |
| GateWay Community College-Central CityPhoenix, AZ | Public technical school | Certificate | 123 | $71,211 | $82,668 | $6,750 | $4,715 |
| Pima Medical Institute-MesaMesa, AZ | For-profit 2-year college | Associate degree | 92 | $69,236 | $77,913 | $28,500 | n/a |
| Pima Medical Institute-TucsonTucson, AZ | For-profit 2-year college | Associate degree | 162 | $69,236 | $77,913 | $28,500 | n/a |
| GateWay Community CollegePhoenix, AZ | Public technical school | Associate degree | 153 | $67,668 | $71,246 | $8,000 | $2,358 |
| Pima Community CollegeTucson, AZ | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 136 | $65,497 | $71,544 | $6,000 | $2,442 |
| Pima Medical Institute-PhoenixPhoenix, AZ | For-profit trade school | Associate degree | 69 | $61,697 | n/a | $23,542 | $16,895 |
| Mohave Community CollegeKingman, AZ | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 20 | $59,854 | $68,390 | n/a | $2,280 |
| Central Arizona CollegeCoolidge, AZ | Public technical school | Associate degree | 20 | $59,703 | n/a | n/a | $2,250 |
| Yavapai CollegePrescott, AZ | Public technical school | Associate degree | 14 | $57,572 | n/a | n/a | $3,104 |
| Brookline College-TempeTempe, AZ | For-profit 2-year college | Associate degree | 44 | $55,375 | n/a | $17,500 | n/a |
| Brookline College-TucsonTucson, AZ | For-profit trade school | Associate degree | 33 | $55,375 | n/a | $17,500 | $33,621 |
| Yavapai CollegePrescott, AZ | Public technical school | Certificate | 23 | $51,157 | n/a | n/a | $3,104 |
| Glendale Community CollegeGlendale, AZ | Public technical school | Certificate | 288 | $49,634 | $56,074 | n/a | $2,358 |
| Paradise Valley Community CollegePhoenix, AZ | Public technical school | Certificate | 125 | $48,346 | $53,772 | n/a | $2,358 |
| Pima Community CollegeTucson, AZ | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 175 | $41,914 | $46,305 | n/a | $2,442 |
| Mesa Community CollegeMesa, AZ | Public technical school | Certificate | 276 | n/a | $64,009 | n/a | $2,358 |
| Pima Medical Institute-TucsonTucson, AZ | For-profit 2-year college | Certificate | 6 | n/a | $62,950 | n/a | n/a |
| Arizona Western CollegeYuma, AZ | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 20 | n/a | $56,910 | n/a | $3,150 |
| Carrington College-Phoenix NorthPhoenix, AZ | For-profit trade school | Associate degree | 22 | n/a | n/a | $20,000 | $21,022 |
| Central Arizona CollegeCoolidge, AZ | Public technical school | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,250 |
| Chandler-Gilbert Community CollegeChandler, AZ | Public technical school | Certificate | 21 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,358 |
| Cochise County Community College DistrictSierra Vista, AZ | Community college | Certificate | 46 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,304 |
| Cochise County Community College DistrictSierra Vista, AZ | Community college | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,304 |
| Coconino Community CollegeFlagstaff, AZ | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,979 |
| East Valley Institute of TechnologyMesa, AZ | Public technical school | Certificate | 31 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,690 |
| Eastern Arizona CollegeThatcher, AZ | Public technical school | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,352 |
| Eastern Arizona CollegeThatcher, AZ | Public technical school | Associate degree | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,352 |
| Glendale Community CollegeGlendale, AZ | Public technical school | Associate degree | 21 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,358 |
| Mesa Community CollegeMesa, AZ | Public technical school | Associate degree | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,358 |
| Mohave Community CollegeKingman, AZ | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,280 |
| Northland Pioneer CollegeHolbrook, AZ | Public technical school | Certificate | 24 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,280 |
| Northland Pioneer CollegeHolbrook, AZ | Public technical school | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,280 |
| Paradise Valley Community CollegePhoenix, AZ | Public technical school | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,358 |
| Phoenix CollegePhoenix, AZ | Public technical school | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,358 |
| Rio Salado CollegeTempe, AZ | Public technical school | Certificate | 97 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,358 |
Cities with the most programs: Phoenix (6), Mesa (3), Tucson (3), Tempe (2), Kingman (1), Coolidge (1), Prescott (1), Glendale (1), Yuma (1), Chandler (1), Sierra Vista (1), Flagstaff (1).
What counts: allied health diagnostic and treatment professions, such as EMT and paramedic, surgical technology, radiography and sonography.
Frequently asked questions
How many EMT, surgical tech and radiography programs are in Arizona?
24 schools in Arizona awarded EMT, surgical tech and imaging certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 17 certificate and 20 associate programs.
Which EMT, surgical tech and imaging program in Arizona has the highest earnings?
Phoenix College in Phoenix, where certificate graduates earned a median of $89,727 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest EMT, surgical tech and imaging school in Arizona?
By yearly tuition and fees, Central Arizona College in Coolidge charges $2,250 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do EMT, surgical tech and imaging graduates make in Arizona?
The typical certificate program in Arizona reported median earnings of $51,157 one year after graduation and $62,950 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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EMT, surgical tech and radiography programs nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.