Hill College Paramedic Program Costs $4,171 to $7,528. Here Is How Its Graduates Do.
An AAS or certificate program in Hillsboro, Certificate of Technology 43 hours; AAS 60 hours.
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The Short Version
- Its published cost is at or below 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 0.7 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
The school's estimate. AAS estimated in-district cost $7,527.95; out of district $5,006 (certificate) and $8,526.95 (AAS).
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Technology, estimated in-district cost | $4,171 |
| Total 1 | $4,171 |
* How we calculated this: Page shows the certificate figure as a subtotal before some items, so it may be partial
Not included: prerequisite courses and living costs. Program page, undated (live Nov 5, 2026).
Jobs and Pay in the Waco Area
About 60 paramedics work in the Waco area. The middle half earn between $52,160 and $61,260 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 Waco Area
Compare all 2 paramedic programs in the Waco area
| Program | NREMT exam rate | Job placement | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLennan Community College AAS or certificate, Waco | 100% | 100% | Not published |
| Hill College (this page) AAS or certificate, Hillsboro | Not reported | Not reported | $4,171 to $7,528 |
Program Facts
- Credential
- AAS or certificate
- Length
- Certificate of Technology 43 hours; AAS 60 hours
- Accreditation
- CoAEMSP, Accredited (CAAHEP, on CoAEMSP recommendation)
- Leads to
- NREMT paramedic certification exams (cognitive and psychomotor) and Texas DSHS certification
Sources and Dates
- Hill College EMS program summary, estimated in-district costs, Program page, undated (live Nov 5, 2026).
- 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.
Every number was checked against its source on Nov. 4, 2026. Spot an error? Report it. Program Outcomes is independent and not affiliated with any school or CoAEMSP. Our independence policy