C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
16/100 · earnings-weighted

Laredo College

4-Year Public
📍 Laredo, Texas 78040
Laredo College campus, Laredo, TX
Laredo College campus, Laredo, TX. Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C
51/100
Affordability
A+
90/100
Resources
D
43/100
Experience
C+
58/100
Prestige
D
32/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

10,191
Total Enrollment
31%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
30.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$5,053
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Laredo College ▼

23% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$139,412
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,044
1-Year Change
+8.0%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Laredo College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$33,934
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$27,435
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$2,959
Median debt at graduation
30.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
38.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 9% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 10th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Laredo College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$78,162$79,104-2%#528 of 962#607—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$46,701$62,533-4%#338 of 560#360—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas—$43,715+22%#4 of 21#5—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities—$41,019-7%#614 of 947#631—
Criminal Justice and Corrections$24,339$40,241-14%#343 of 426#333—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$27,990$39,411-19%#453 of 547#451—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$32,392$38,491-9%#388 of 476#389—
Biology—$35,009-22%#41 of 47#40—
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians—$33,731-47%#26 of 26#26—
Psychology—$32,487-17%#93 of 106#88—
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services—$29,652-13%#72 of 93#73—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$24,632-35%#159 of 160#157—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Laredo College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $139,412
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,044/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 78040 (5.8% cap, Laredo)

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🏆 Where Laredo College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#4
International Marketing
of 4 schools
#5
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
of 81 schools
#6
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General
of 25 schools
#7
Homeland Security
of 22 schools
#8
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
of 25 schools
#11
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
of 33 schools
#12
Network and System Administration/Administrator
of 45 schools
#23
General Studies
of 100 schools
#27
Child Development
of 62 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $2,400 $3,648

Financial Aid

88%
Receive Any Aid
81%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$5,053
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,877
$30,001 - $48,000$5,432
$48,001 - $75,000$7,620
$75,001 - $110,000$9,344

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 1,073 grads/yr Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician 166 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 139 grads/yr Homeland Security 133 grads/yr International Marketing 75 grads/yr Organizational Leadership 61 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 61 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 56 grads/yr Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General 53 grads/yr Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General 52 grads/yr Network and System Administration/Administrator 48 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 46 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 37 grads/yr Electrician 36 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 35 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 34 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 31 grads/yr Child Development 30 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 30 grads/yr Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician 27 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Laredo College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other
$77k/yr 67,300 jobs
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers
$60k/yr 425,200 jobs
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr 38,900 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
First-line supervisors of police and detectives
$106k/yr 160,800 jobs
Emergency management directors
$86k/yr 13,200 jobs

Student Demographics

10,191
Total Students
57%
Women
51%
Traditional Age (18-24)
23%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 2%
Hispanic 95%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 23%
With Family 77%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,364 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 50%
Hybrid (Some Online) 25%
Fully Online 26%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 51%
25-64 (Adult) 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Laredo College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Laredo College?
Tuition at Laredo College is $2,400 for in-state students and $3,648 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $5,053.
What is the graduation rate at Laredo College?
The graduation rate at Laredo College is 31%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Laredo College a good school?
Laredo College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Laredo College?
Laredo College has a total enrollment of 10,191 students.
Is there rental demand near Laredo College?
Yes! Approximately 23% of students at Laredo College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,364 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Laredo area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology