Weatherford College Paramedic Program Costs $9,641. Here Is How Its Graduates Do.
A certificate program in Weatherford, 11 months, 41 credits. 100% of its graduates passed the NREMT paramedic exam in 2025.
The Short Version
- Its NREMT exam rate (100%) is above the Texas program median of 87.0%.
- 95.0% of graduates looking for work in the field found a job, by CoAEMSP's measure.
- Its published cost is above 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 1.6 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, in 9 parts. Additional fees can vary; all amounts subject to change.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| First semester tuition and fees | $2,817 |
| Second semester tuition and fees | $2,583 |
| Third semester tuition and fees | $2,253 |
| Immunizations (up to) | $415 |
| Immunization tracker, background and drug screening | $128 |
| Clinical software | $120 |
| Textbooks | $650 |
| Uniforms and other expenses | $500 |
| NREMT exam fee (one attempt) | $175 |
| Total 1 | $9,641 |
* How we calculated this: Total added up from the semester totals and additional fees listed on the page
Not included: prerequisite courses and living costs. Costs and Payment page, undated (live Nov 5, 2026).
Jobs and Pay in the Fort Worth Area
About 1,570 paramedics work in the Fort Worth area. The middle half earn between $51,770 and $63,680 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 Fort Worth Area
Compare all 3 paramedic programs in the Fort Worth area
| Program | NREMT exam rate | Job placement | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherford College (this page) Certificate, Weatherford | 100% | 95.0% | $9,641 |
| Tarrant County College, Northeast AAS or certificate, Hurst | 85.0% | 100% | $2,442 to $4,440 |
| North Central Texas College AAS or certificate, Gainesville | 74.0% | 95.0% | Not published |
Program Facts
- Credential
- Certificate
- Length
- 11 months, 41 credits
- Schedule
- Hybrid
- Accreditation
- CoAEMSP, Accredited (CAAHEP, on CoAEMSP recommendation)
- Leads to
- NREMT paramedic certification exams (cognitive and psychomotor) and Texas DSHS certification
Sources and Dates
- Weatherford College paramedic costs and payment page, in-district, Costs and Payment page, undated (live Nov 5, 2026).
- Weatherford College program outcomes page, Program page lists 2020 to 2025; employment 6 months after graduation 95% as of July 2026; retention shown is the CAAHEP 10% census measure (71% start to finish).
- 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