Laredo College

What are the graduation rates for students at Laredo College?

Laredo College's reported overall graduation rate is 30% in the IPEDS 2024-25 figures. This is a defined cohort measure, not the share of every student on campus who eventually earns a credential.

Federal graduation-rate reporting generally follows first-time, full-time students seeking a degree or certificate and measures completion within 150% of a program's normal time. It does not fully describe the paths of part-time students, many transfer students, or students who leave after achieving a narrower educational goal. The reported rate was 31% in the preceding year, so a single year's figure should not be treated as a fixed prediction for an individual applicant.

A prospective student can make this measure more useful by asking their program about course sequencing, whether required classes are offered when needed, and how credits will apply if their goal is to transfer rather than graduate from Laredo College.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Laredo College?

A Laredo College credential does not imply a particular salary. Earnings depend on the occupation, credential, location, work experience, and whether a student continues their education after leaving the college.

When evaluating program-level earnings figures, students should check who was counted and when income was measured. Federal earnings measures may cover only people whose wages can be matched to available records; a one-year result is not a lifetime return on education. Nursing and business, for example, lead to different roles and may involve different licensing or further-education requirements. Comparing a program's curriculum with local job requirements is more informative than treating an institution-wide salary claim as an outcome for every student.