Grayson College Paramedic Program Costs $8,176. Here Is How Its Graduates Do.
An AAS or certificate program in Denison, Level 2 certificate 45 semester hours (shift-based option 12 months); AAS 60 semester hours.
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The Short Version
- Its published cost is above the median for Texas paramedic programs that publish one ($4,828).
- At 10% of the local median wage for paramedics, the program cost is paid back in about 1.8 years.
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How Graduates Do
CoAEMSP requires every accredited program to publish the same outcome measures, so they can be compared program to program. 3
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.
Where the Money Goes
About half of every dollar goes to tuition and fees. Estimated, in-district, subject to change; certification and licensure fees not included.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $5,076 |
| EMSP lab fees | $1,900 |
| Textbooks | $1,200 |
| Total 1 | $8,176 |
Not included: prerequisite courses and living costs. 2024 EMS information packet (classes starting July and August 2024).
Jobs and Pay in the Sherman-Denison Area
About 40 paramedics work in the Sherman-Denison area. The middle half earn between $39,950 and $53,540 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 Paramedic Programs in the Sherman-Denison Area
Compare all 2 paramedic programs in the Sherman-Denison area
| Program | NREMT exam rate | Job placement | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Junior College AAS or certificate, Paris | 81.0% | 90.1% | Not published |
| Grayson College (this page) AAS or certificate, Denison | Not reported | Not reported | $8,176 |
Program Facts
- Credential
- AAS or certificate
- Length
- Level 2 certificate 45 semester hours (shift-based option 12 months); AAS 60 semester hours
- Starts
- 2024 packet: accelerated class July, shift-based class August
- Before you apply
- Entry follows EMT training; see the packet for full requirements.
- Accreditation
- CoAEMSP, Accredited (CAAHEP, on CoAEMSP recommendation)
- Leads to
- NREMT paramedic certification exams (cognitive and psychomotor) and Texas DSHS certification
Sources and Dates
- Grayson College 2024 EMS info packet, estimated in-district costs, 2024 EMS information packet (classes starting July and August 2024).
- 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.
- 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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