Laredo College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Texas residents. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 5,086 students.
About This School
Laredo College is a public institution located in Laredo, Texas with approximately 5,086 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,309 per year. The graduation rate is 31%, and the typical graduate earns $35,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Laredo College (LC) is a public community college in Laredo, Texas. Founded as Laredo Junior College in 1947, it is part of the Laredo Independent School District. As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of LC includes the municipality of Laredo and all of Webb, Jim Hogg and Zapata counties.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $5,309/year after aid and a remarkably low median debt of $2,334, this is one of the most affordable paths to a credential you'll find anywhere. However, the 31% graduation rate is a real concern — most students who start here don't finish — so it's worth asking yourself honestly whether you have the support system and plan in place to be in that minority. If you're a local student looking to minimize debt while staying close to home, this can work, but go in with a clear roadmap and take advantage of every advising resource available.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 34% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 918 | $41,019 | $44,125 | −$3,106 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 53 | $79,104 | $80,813 | −$1,709 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 35 | $62,533 | $65,389 | −$2,856 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 27 | $38,491 | $42,269 | −$3,778 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 16 | $40,241 | $46,706 | −$6,465 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 6 | $33,731 | $63,241 | −$29,510 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 6 | $29,652 | $34,184 | −$4,532 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,086 undergraduates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Laredo College cost?
The average net price at Laredo College is about $5,309 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Laredo College?
Laredo College has a graduation rate of 31%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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