Paramedic Programs in the Midland-Odessa Area
3 accredited programs train paramedics in the Midland-Odessa 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
- Howard College, Big Spring reports the highest NREMT exam rate in the area, 100% (2025), against a Texas program median of 87.0%.
- None of the 3 programs publishes a total program cost; ask each for its cost sheet.
- Paramedics around Midland-Odessa earn a median of $51,850, 10% below the Texas median of $57,500.
These lines are generated from the numbers on this page and change when the data does.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard College, Big Spring Not stated, Big Spring | 100% | 100% | Not published |
| Odessa College AAS or certificate, Odessa | 95.0% | 100% | Not published |
| Midland College AAS or certificate, Midland | Not reported | Not reported | Not published |
Jobs and Pay in the Midland-Odessa Area
About 80 paramedics work in the Midland-Odessa area. The middle half earn between $51,850 and $61,060 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 Midland-Odessa 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.
- Howard College, Big Spring: outcomes, Program page lists 2019 to 2025; 2024 cognitive 64%.
- Odessa College: outcomes, Program page lists 2018 to 2024.
- 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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