Amarillo College

Amarillo, TX · Public · Associate degree-granting

Amarillo College is a public institution in Amarillo, Texas, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 7,399 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $41,302 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 31.5%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $15,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.75x. The average net price after financial aid is $4,600 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Business Administration & Management, Computer Programming, and Ground Transportation.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)

$41,302

Graduation Rate

31.5%

Median Debt

$15,000

Average Net Price

$4,600

Earnings-to-Cost Ratio

4.49x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

2.75x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment

7,399

Admission Rate

Not reported

Average SAT

Not reported

Retention Rate

67.8%

Cost

In-State Tuition

$2,136

Out-of-State Tuition

$4,704

Pell Grant Rate

44.0%

Federal Loan Rate

12.4%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K

$3,856

Income $30K–$48K

$4,129

Income $48K–$75K

$5,556

Income $110K+

$8,143

Student Demographics

Women

61.8%

White

34.8%

Black

6.0%

Hispanic

50.0%

Asian

3.2%

Two or More Races

2.5%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)

39.5%

Accreditations

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation — Funeral Service Education (FUSER) - Institutions and programs awarding diplomas, associate degrees and bachelor's degrees (Accredited)
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA), Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (Accredited)
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers, Radiologic Technology (RADTT) - Programs for radiation therapists (Accredited)
Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology — Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) - Programs for the nuclear medicine technologist (Accredited)
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)

Programs (59)

Associate (34)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences	$39,030	355
Registered Nursing	$74,250	201
Business Administration & Management	$45,584	149
Psychology	$37,684	87
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment	$64,970	79
Criminal Justice & Corrections	$44,946	43
Biology	$41,250	31
Dental Support Services	$63,259	30
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair	$46,983	28
Computer Programming	$48,409	27
Machinist	Not reported	20
Allied Health & Medical Assisting	$45,950	20
Human Development & Family Studies	Not reported	16
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Not reported	15
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	$92,611	14
Engineering	$60,336	13
Social Sciences	Not reported	10
Communications	Not reported	9
English Language & Literature	Not reported	9
Clinical Laboratory Science	$56,168	9
Legal Support Services	Not reported	8
Mathematics	Not reported	7
Design & Applied Arts	Not reported	7
Computer Engineering	Not reported	6
Audiovisual Communications	Not reported	5
Fine Arts	Not reported	5
Business Operations	Not reported	5
Drama & Theater Arts	Not reported	4
Natural Resources Conservation	Not reported	3
Religion	Not reported	3
Physics	Not reported	3
Music	Not reported	3
Teacher Education	$40,796	Not reported
Social Work	$37,711	Not reported

Undergraduate Certificate (20)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Computer Programming	$45,751	145
Ground Transportation	Not reported	129
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair	$50,708	122
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	$70,658	103
Business Administration & Management	$45,793	82
Human Development & Family Studies	Not reported	66
Machinist	$46,858	61
Practical Nursing	$62,068	52
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment	Not reported	33
Business Operations	$22,026	22
Allied Health & Medical Assisting	Not reported	19
Criminal Justice & Corrections	$62,999	18
Fire Protection	Not reported	16
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Not reported	13
Audiovisual Communications	$29,351	11
Construction Engineering Technology	Not reported	11
Design & Applied Arts	Not reported	11
Finance	Not reported	10
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	Not reported	7
Film, Video & Photographic Arts	Not reported	3

Show 5 additional programs with limited data

Program	Level	Completers
Applied Horticulture	Associate	2
Chemistry	Associate	1
Film, Video & Photographic Arts	Associate	1
Health Services Administration	Undergraduate Certificate	1
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions	Associate	1