Paramedic Programs in the Waco Area
2 accredited programs train paramedics in the Waco 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
- McLennan Community College reports the highest NREMT exam rate in the area, 100% (2025 CoAEMSP report), against a Texas program median of 87.0%.
- Only Hill College publishes a total cost ($4,171 to $7,528); the others list per-credit tuition or nothing.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLennan Community College AAS or certificate, Waco | 100% | 100% | Not published |
| Hill College AAS or certificate, Hillsboro | Not reported | Not reported | $4,171 to $7,528 |
Jobs and Pay in the Waco Area
About 60 paramedics work in the Waco area. The middle half earn between $52,160 and $61,260 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 Waco 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.
- McLennan Community College: outcomes, Program page cites the 2025 CoAEMSP annual report.
- Hill College EMS program summary, estimated in-district costs, 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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