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EMT, surgical tech and radiography programs in Missouri
25 schools in Missouri offer EMT, surgical tech and imaging programs (18 of them public), with 13 certificate and 21 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $69,496 a year after finishing, compared with $53,120 nationally.
All EMT, surgical tech and imaging programs in Missouri
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis Community CollegeBridgeton, MO | Community college | Certificate | 62 | $72,250 | $69,286 | $6,323 | $3,660 |
| St Louis College of Health Careers-FentonFenton, MO | For-profit 2-year college | Associate degree | 15 | $66,936 | $64,511 | $27,668 | n/a |
| Cape Girardeau Career and Technology CenterCape Girardeau, MO | Public technical school | Certificate | 7 | $66,741 | n/a | n/a | $8,400 |
| Jefferson CollegeHillsboro, MO | Community college | Associate degree | 33 | $63,831 | $59,434 | n/a | $5,400 |
| Missouri Southern State UniversityJoplin, MO | Public university | Associate degree | 19 | $62,839 | $56,097 | $15,450 | $9,240 |
| State Fair Community CollegeSedalia, MO | Community college | Associate degree | 25 | $61,852 | $61,646 | $15,012 | $4,272 |
| Saint Louis Community CollegeBridgeton, MO | Community college | Associate degree | 68 | $61,379 | $70,675 | $6,438 | $3,660 |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas CityKansas City, MO | Community college | Associate degree | 35 | $61,193 | $64,973 | n/a | $3,630 |
| Concorde Career College-Kansas CityKansas City, MO | For-profit trade school | Associate degree | 70 | $59,021 | $62,762 | $24,594 | $17,762 |
| Ozarks Technical Community CollegeSpringfield, MO | Community college | Associate degree | 26 | $55,542 | $59,656 | $8,599 | $4,372 |
| Cox CollegeSpringfield, MO | Private 2-year college | Associate degree | 22 | $53,845 | $64,681 | $19,489 | $14,822 |
| Midwest InstituteEarth City, MO | For-profit trade school | Associate degree | 7 | $50,466 | $46,966 | n/a | $30,291 |
| Mineral Area CollegePark Hills, MO | Community college | Associate degree | 9 | $49,411 | $75,632 | n/a | $5,960 |
| Southwest Baptist UniversityBolivar, MO | Private college | Associate degree | 20 | $44,103 | $54,644 | $12,622 | $31,500 |
| Ozarks Technical Community CollegeSpringfield, MO | Community college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | $51,863 | n/a | $4,372 |
| Southern Missouri Technical InstituteWest Plains, MO | Public technical school | Certificate | 13 | n/a | $46,624 | n/a | $17,000 |
| Three Rivers CollegePoplar Bluff, MO | Community college | Certificate | 9 | n/a | $42,930 | n/a | $5,070 |
| Crowder CollegeNeosho, MO | Community college | Certificate | 30 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,450 |
| Crowder CollegeNeosho, MO | Community college | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,450 |
| Drury University-College of Continuing Professional StudiesSpringfield, MO | Private college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $8,054 |
| East Central CollegeUnion, MO | Community college | Certificate | 83 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,392 |
| East Central CollegeUnion, MO | Community college | Associate degree | 21 | n/a | n/a | $13,250 | $4,392 |
| Grand River Technical SchoolChillicothe, MO | Public technical school | Certificate | 18 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,500 |
| Jefferson CollegeHillsboro, MO | Community college | Certificate | 55 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,400 |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas CityKansas City, MO | Community college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,630 |
| Mineral Area CollegePark Hills, MO | Community college | Certificate | 37 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,960 |
| Missouri Southern State UniversityJoplin, MO | Public university | Certificate | 24 | n/a | n/a | $8,250 | $9,240 |
| Missouri State University-SpringfieldSpringfield, MO | Public university | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $10,128 |
| Moberly Area Community CollegeMoberly, MO | Community college | Associate degree | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,200 |
| North Central Missouri CollegeTrenton, MO | Community college | Associate degree | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,370 |
| Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health SciencesCape Girardeau, MO | Private 2-year college | Associate degree | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $11,064 |
| St Charles Community CollegeCottleville, MO | Community college | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,048 |
| State Technical College of MissouriLinn, MO | Community college | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $8,460 |
| Three Rivers CollegePoplar Bluff, MO | Community college | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,070 |
Cities with the most programs: Springfield (4), Cape Girardeau (2), Kansas City (2), Bridgeton (1), Fenton (1), Hillsboro (1), Joplin (1), Sedalia (1), Earth City (1), Park Hills (1), Bolivar (1), West Plains (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 Missouri?
25 schools in Missouri awarded EMT, surgical tech and imaging certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 13 certificate and 21 associate programs.
Which EMT, surgical tech and imaging program in Missouri has the highest earnings?
Saint Louis Community College in Bridgeton, where certificate graduates earned a median of $72,250 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest EMT, surgical tech and imaging school in Missouri?
By yearly tuition and fees, St Charles Community College in Cottleville charges $3,048 (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 Missouri?
The typical certificate program in Missouri reported median earnings of $69,496 one year after graduation and $49,244 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.