Laredo Colleges

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 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.

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.