Paramedic Programs in the Fort Worth Area
3 accredited programs train paramedics in the Fort Worth area. Here is how their graduates do on the NREMT exam, how many find jobs, and what each publishes as its cost.
The Short Version
- Weatherford College reports the highest NREMT exam rate in the area, 100% (2025), against a Texas program median of 87.0%.
- Results vary widely: North Central Texas College reports 74.0%, 26 points below the area's best.
- Of the 3 programs, 2 publish a total cost, from $2,442 at Tarrant County College, Northeast to $9,641 at Weatherford College.
- Paramedics around Fort Worth earn a median of $60,300, 5% above the Texas median of $57,500.
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Every Paramedic Program in the Area
Highest NREMT exam rate first. Tap a program for its full outcomes, cost breakdown and sources. 2
| Program | NREMT exam rate | Job placement | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherford College Certificate, Weatherford | 100% | 95.0% | $9,641 |
| Tarrant County College, Northeast AAS or certificate, Hurst | 85.0% | 100% | $2,442 to $4,440 |
| North Central Texas College AAS or certificate, Gainesville | 74.0% | 95.0% | Not published |
Jobs and Pay in the Fort Worth Area
About 1,570 paramedics work in the Fort Worth area. The middle half earn between $51,770 and $63,680 a year; new graduates usually start toward the lower end. Texas expects about 580 openings a year statewide through 2034, from new positions, retirements and people changing jobs, with the number of jobs growing 21.7% (from 8,530 to 10,370).
Other Career Programs in the Fort Worth Area
How to Read These Numbers
Graduates who passed the National Registry (NREMT) paramedic cognitive exam, as the program reports it to CoAEMSP. Some programs report first-attempt results and some report passing within three attempts; each page says which when the program does. Job placement: graduates employed in EMS or a related field, or in the military or further education ("positive placement"), as the program reports it to CoAEMSP. All Texas paramedic programs
Sources and Dates
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Paramedics (29-2043), May 2025 estimates.
- Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (programs accredited by CAAHEP) (CoAEMSP), checked Nov. 2026.
- Weatherford College: outcomes, Program page lists 2020 to 2025; employment 6 months after graduation 95% as of July 2026; retention shown is the CAAHEP 10% census measure (71% start to finish).
- Tarrant County College, Northeast: outcomes, Program page lists 2023 to 2025; overall pass 100% in 2025.
- North Central Texas College: outcomes, Program page lists 2023 to 2025; overall pass 85% in 2025.
- Tarrant County College paramedic page, time and cost, 2026-2027 academic year, in-state in-county.
- Weatherford College paramedic costs and payment page, in-district, Costs and Payment page, undated (live Nov 5, 2026).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Texas and metro areas (employment and wage percentiles), May 2025 estimates.
- Texas Workforce Commission, long-term occupational projections, 2024 to 2034.
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