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Laredo Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Laredo

There are at least 5 colleges in Laredo, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 12,879 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 8,327 full-time students, and a reported 808 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Laredo Community College and Texas A & M International University.

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Texas Careers
Laredo, Texas

Established in the late eighties, the school’s mission is to prepare its students for high-growth jobs. The school’s career office assists in local placement.

  • Programs: Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Diploma

Laredo Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Laredo Beauty College Inc
3020 N Meadow Ave
Laredo, Texas 78040

  • Programs: cosmetology, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 173 students, 173 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Laredo Community College
W End Washington St
Laredo, Texas 78040-4395

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, system administration, criminal justice and safety, child development, computer repair, accounting technology, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 8,298 students, 4,912 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 158 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

Southern Careers Institute
4805 Maher
Laredo, Texas 78041

  • Programs: medical assistant, pharmacy tech, medical secretary, accounting technology, administrative assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 110 students, 110 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Texas A & M International University
5201 University Blvd
Laredo, Texas 78041-1900

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, multilingual education, criminal justice and police, accounting, MIS, educational administration, early childhood education, registered nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 4,298 students, 3,132 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 650 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 390-500. Math: 400-500.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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