C
Average
Score: 49/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
54/100 · earnings-weighted

Amarillo College

2-Year Public
📍 Amarillo, Texas 79109
Amarillo College campus, Amarillo, TX
Amarillo College campus, Amarillo, TX. Photo: Who What Where Nguyen Why a/k/a Anonymous Cow, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 31%
Outcomes
C
48/100
Affordability
A
82/100
Resources
C
46/100
Experience
D
41/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

9,215
Total Enrollment
31%
Graduation Rate
68%
Retention Rate
27.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,079
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Amarillo College ▼

40% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$238,581
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,099
1-Year Change
+5.5%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Amarillo College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$41,302
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$34,698
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$15,000
Median debt at graduation
32.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
44.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 36% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 60th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Amarillo College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians$54,396$92,611+27%#4 of 60#10—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$64,713$74,250-8%#754 of 962#793$17,586
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$53,099$64,970-1%#261 of 560#301$12,817
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$42,484$63,259+2%#132 of 237#135$12,000
Engineering—$60,336-17%#50 of 53#50—
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions—$56,168-2%#27 of 57#34—
Computer Programming$32,074$48,409-17%#41 of 54#38—
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$45,594$46,983-20%#166 of 176#164—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$49,025$45,950+9%#243 of 476#253$13,304
Business Administration, Management and Operations$32,969$45,584-6%#351 of 547#342$15,688
Criminal Justice and Corrections$35,952$44,946-4%#266 of 426#233$16,750
Biology—$41,250-8%#31 of 47#30—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$17,997$40,796+8%#42 of 160#57$16,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$31,173$39,030-12%#742 of 947#734$12,059
Social Work—$37,711-4%#24 of 36#25$22,403
Psychology$25,076$37,684-4%#69 of 106#49$18,436

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Amarillo College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $238,581
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,099/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 79107 (6.8% cap, Amarillo)

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🏆 Where Amarillo College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#15
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
of 32 schools
#26
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
of 40 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $1,128 $2,664

Financial Aid

73%
Receive Any Aid
58%
Receive Pell Grants
6%
Take Out Loans
$6,079
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,289
$30,001 - $48,000$5,674
$48,001 - $75,000$7,796
$75,001 - $110,000$8,927
$110,001+$9,662

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 342 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 227 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 179 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 161 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 142 grads/yr Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 108 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 108 grads/yr Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 76 grads/yr Psychology, General 76 grads/yr Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 59 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 50 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 44 grads/yr Child Care and Support Services Management 37 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 30 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 29 grads/yr Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 28 grads/yr Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 26 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 24 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 23 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 22 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Amarillo College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Student Demographics

9,215
Total Students
64%
Women
50%
Traditional Age (18-24)
40%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 38%
Hispanic 47%
Black 6%
Asian 3%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 40%
With Family 60%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,714 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 44%
Hybrid (Some Online) 31%
Fully Online 24%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 50%
25-64 (Adult) 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Amarillo College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Amarillo College?
Tuition at Amarillo College is $1,128 for in-state students and $2,664 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,079.
What is the graduation rate at Amarillo College?
The graduation rate at Amarillo College is 31%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Amarillo College a good school?
Amarillo College has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Amarillo College?
Amarillo College has a total enrollment of 9,215 students.
Is there rental demand near Amarillo College?
Yes! Approximately 40% of students at Amarillo College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,714 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Amarillo area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology