Paramedic Programs in the Laredo Area
2 accredited programs train paramedics in the Laredo 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
- Laredo College reports the highest NREMT exam rate in the area, 36.8% (Jan 2023 to May 2024 cohort), against a Texas program median of 87.0%.
- Only Laredo College publishes a total cost ($4,600); the others list per-credit tuition or nothing.
- Paramedics around Laredo earn a median of $46,180, 20% below the Texas median of $57,500.
- Laredo College is below CoAEMSP's benchmark or on probation; see its page for details.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo College AAS or certificate, Laredo | 36.8% | 100% | $4,600 |
| Laredo Fire Department EMS Training Division Paramedic course, Laredo | Not reported | Not reported | Not published |
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 Career Programs in the Laredo 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.
- Laredo College: outcomes, Program page lists cohorts from 2020 to 2024; 19 candidates; third-attempt pass rate 68.4%.
- Laredo College paramedic AAS page, Program 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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