College of the Mainland Paramedic Program Costs $3,234. Here Is How Its Graduates Do.
A certificate program in Texas City, Level Two Certificate, 42 credit hours, about 4 semesters. 100% of its graduates passed the NREMT paramedic exam in 2023.
The Short Version
- Its NREMT exam rate (100%) is above the Texas program median of 87.0%.
- 100% of graduates looking for work in the field found a job, by CoAEMSP's measure.
- 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 0.5 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.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| In-district tuition, 42 credit hours | $3,234 |
| Total 1 | $3,234 |
* How we calculated this: Tuition only; fees, books and supplies not included
Not included: prerequisite courses and living costs. Program page, undated (live Nov 5, 2026).
Jobs and Pay in the Houston Area
About 1,980 paramedics work in the Houston area. The middle half earn between $53,500 and $66,500 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 Houston Area
Compare all 9 paramedic programs in the Houston area
| Program | NREMT exam rate | Job placement | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Mainland (this page) Certificate, Texas City | 100% | 100% | $3,234 |
| San Jacinto College AAS or certificate, Pasadena | 100% | 100% | Not published |
| Houston City College, Northeast AAS or certificate, Houston | 96.0% | 86.0% | Not published |
| Lone Star College, Montgomery Not stated, Conroe | 95.8% | 95.9% | Not published |
| Lone Star College, North Harris AAS or certificate, Houston | 93.0% | 100% | Not published |
| Lone Star College, CyFair Not stated, Cypress | 85.7% | 85.7% | Not published |
| Alvin Community College AAS or certificate, Alvin | 81.3% | 81.3% | $4,828 |
| Galveston College AAS or certificate, Galveston | 57.0% | 100% | Not published |
| Wharton County Junior College Certificate, Wharton | Not reported | Not reported | Not published |
Program Facts
- Credential
- Certificate
- Length
- Level Two Certificate, 42 credit hours, about 4 semesters
- Accreditation
- CoAEMSP, Accredited (CAAHEP, on CoAEMSP recommendation)
- Leads to
- NREMT paramedic certification exams (cognitive and psychomotor) and Texas DSHS certification
Sources and Dates
- College of the Mainland EMS program page, Program page, undated (live Nov 5, 2026).
- College of the Mainland program outcomes page, Page cites the calendar year 2025 CoAEMSP report but its table is labeled 2023; no graduates in the 2024 reporting year.
- 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