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Laredo College

Laredo, Texas · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 5,818 students · WeldingMachining & CNCElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$5,798
cheaper than 73% of comparable schools
Completion rate
32.7%
Median debt at completion
$2,959
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$33,934
earns ~$5,852.7 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Laredo College is a public institution in Laredo, TX, primarily offering associate degrees to its student body of 5,818. The school reports an average annual net price of $5,798 after aid, with a median student debt at completion of $2,959.

What to know

About 32.7% of students complete their programs, a figure that may be lower for community colleges due to transfer rates not fully captured here. Ten years after entry, graduates typically see median earnings of $33,934. Roughly 38.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating significant financial need within the population.

Net price is 31% below the Texas median ($8,390) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 12% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$45,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$44,942
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$28,598
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$23,649
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$20,921
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificate$17,437
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 43 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$72,369
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificate$56,415
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$39,369
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$28,212
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degree$28,055
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degree$22,771
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$22,116
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificate$15,552
Veterinary Medicineassociate degreenot reported
Architectureassociate degreenot reported
Communication and Media Studiesassociate degreenot reported
Computer Scienceassociate degreenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Educationassociate degreenot reported
Special Education and Teachingassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasassociate degreenot reported
Engineering, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesassociate degreenot reported
Biology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Chemistryassociate degreenot reported
Psychology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Homeland Securityundergraduate certificatenot reported
Homeland Securityassociate degreenot reported
Economicsassociate degreenot reported
Political Science and Governmentassociate degreenot reported
Sociologyassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsassociate degreenot reported
Musicassociate degreenot reported
Dentistryassociate degreenot reported
Medicineassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Marketingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Marketingassociate degreenot reported
Historyassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What credential levels and programs are available?
The school offers associate degrees in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Allied Health Diagnostic and Treatment Professions, Culinary Arts, and Practical Nursing. It also provides undergraduate certificates in Vehicle Maintenance, Precision Metal Working, Cosmetology, and Culinary Arts, plus 46 other programs.
How much do graduates in specific programs typically earn two years after completion?
Median earnings two years after completion are reported as $45,500 for Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, $44,942 for Allied Health Diagnostic and Treatment, $28,598 for Vehicle Maintenance, $23,649 for Practical Nursing, and $20,921 for Precision Metal Working. Cosmetology and Culinary Arts associate degree figures are not reported for this specific timeframe.
How many students finish their programs?
The reported completion rate for the institution is 32.7%. This rate applies to the school overall and may undercount students who transfer to four-year institutions.
How large is the student body?
Laredo College has 5,818 enrolled students.
Is Laredo College public or private?
Laredo College is a public school.

Other options in Texas

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Alvin Community CollegeAlvin$8,52530.2%$45,762
Amarillo CollegeAmarillo$4,60035.8%$41,302
Angelina CollegeLufkin$7,77324.9%$37,301
Austin Community College DistrictAustin$6,39016.1%$43,177
Coastal Bend CollegeBeeville$4,23728.8%$35,086
Blinn College DistrictBrenham$10,84416.2%$46,318
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 226134. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.