Paramedic Programs in the Tyler-Longview Area
4 accredited programs train paramedics in the Tyler-Longview 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
- Kilgore College reports the highest NREMT exam rate in the area, 83.3% (2025), against a Texas program median of 87.0%.
- Results vary widely: Panola College reports 66.7%, 17 points below the area's best.
- Only Panola College publishes a total cost ($5,954 to $8,713); the others list per-credit tuition or nothing.
- Panola College is below CoAEMSP's benchmark or on probation; see its page for details.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilgore College Not stated, Kilgore | 83.3% | 92.3% | Not published |
| Panola College AAS or certificate, Carthage | 66.7% | 66.7% | $5,954 to $8,713 |
| Trinity Valley Community College Not stated, Athens | Not reported | Not reported | Not published |
| Tyler Junior College AAS, Tyler | Not reported | Not reported | Not published |
Jobs and Pay in Texas
About 8,410 paramedics work in Texas. The middle half earn between $47,740 and $63,510 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). The federal survey publishes no figure for this area, so these are statewide numbers.
Other Career Programs in the Tyler-Longview 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.
- Kilgore College: outcomes, Program page; no graduates in the 2024 reporting year.
- Panola College: outcomes, Program page; no graduates in 2024.
- Panola College estimated cost of paramedic programs, Paramedic Program Costs, 2025-2026 Academic Year.
- 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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