Laredo College Paramedic Program Costs $4,600. Here Is How Its Graduates Do.
An AAS or certificate program in Laredo, AAS, 60 credit hours, about two years. 7 of its 19 graduates passed the NREMT paramedic exam over Jan 2023 to May 2024 cohort.
The Short Version
- Its NREMT exam rate (36.8%) is below the Texas program median of 87.0%.
- 36.8% passed on the first try, and the program reports 68.4% passing after retakes, so a meaningful share of its graduates needed a second attempt.
- 100% of graduates looking for work in the field found a job, by CoAEMSP's measure.
- That is below the 70% NREMT pass rate threshold CoAEMSP sets for accredited programs.
- 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 1.0 years.
These lines are generated from the numbers on this page and change when the data does.
How Graduates Do
CoAEMSP requires every accredited program to publish the same outcome measures, so they can be compared program to program. 4
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. Approximate; uniforms and immunizations add about $450. The page also gives about $2,600 for a one-semester certificate.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| About two-year degree total (tuition, books, fees, supplies) | $4,600 |
| Total 1 | $4,600 |
Not included: prerequisite courses and living costs. Program page, undated (live Nov 5, 2026).
Jobs and Pay in the Laredo Area
About 50 paramedics work in the Laredo area. The middle half earn between $37,770 and $49,750 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 Laredo Area
Compare all 2 paramedic programs in the Laredo area
| Program | NREMT exam rate | Job placement | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo College (this page) AAS or certificate, Laredo | 36.8% | 100% | $4,600 |
| Laredo Fire Department EMS Training Division Paramedic course, Laredo | Not reported | Not reported | Not published |
Program Facts
- Credential
- AAS or certificate
- Length
- AAS, 60 credit hours, about two years
- Accreditation
- CoAEMSP, Accredited (CAAHEP, on CoAEMSP recommendation)
- Leads to
- NREMT paramedic certification exams (cognitive and psychomotor) and Texas DSHS certification
Sources and Dates
- Laredo College paramedic AAS page, Program page, undated (live Nov 5, 2026).
- Laredo College program outcomes page, Program page lists cohorts from 2020 to 2024; 19 candidates; third-attempt pass rate 68.4%.
- 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