Computer Programming at Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 145 graduates a year
Amarillo College graduates in computer programming earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Amarillo College Compares for Computer Programming
All 17 colleges reporting computer programming earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $101,091 | $103,829 | #1 | — |
| 2 | College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL | $87,336 | $85,807 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Weber State University Ogden, UT | $79,340 | $75,196 | #3 | — |
| 4 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $71,953 | $73,933 | #4 | $60,496 |
| 5 | Northcentral Technical College Wausau, WI | $69,038 | $71,837 | #5 | — |
| 6 | Portland Community College Portland, OR | $66,990 | $67,385 | #7 | — |
| 7 | Hillsborough Community College Tampa, FL | $66,521 | $70,803 | #6 | — |
| 8 | Bunker Hill Community College Boston, MA | $61,270 | $53,955 | #13 | — |
| 9 | Atlanta Technical College Atlanta, GA | $59,204 | $61,288 | #8 | — |
| 10 | Dallas College Dallas, TX | $58,181 | $59,153 | #9 | $43,727 |
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| 12 | FVI School of Nursing and Technology Miami, FL | $54,867 | $58,399 | #10 | $15,968 |
| 13 | North Idaho College Coeur D'alene, ID | $53,957 | $57,376 | #11 | — |
| 14 | Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield, MO | $51,849 | $55,593 | #12 | — |
| 15 | Amarillo College Amarillo, TX | $45,751 | $46,515 | #15 | $37,250 |
| 16 | Renton Technical College Renton, WA | $42,751 | $39,322 | #16 | — |
| 17 | Fort Myers Technical College Fort Myers, FL | $27,233 | $28,986 | #17 | — |
Other Computer Programming Credentials at Amarillo College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $32,074 | $48,409 | — |
Other Majors at Amarillo College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $70,658 | — | #11 of 22 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $62,999 | $48,916 | #64 of 176 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $62,068 | $42,037 | #240 of 757 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $50,708 | $43,443 | #148 of 319 |
| Precision Metal Working | $46,858 | $48,263 | #213 of 365 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $45,793 | $34,489 | #73 of 120 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | $29,351 | — | #11 of 11 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $22,026 | — | #103 of 104 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Amarillo College computer programming graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,250 one year after graduating and $45,751 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Amarillo College rank for computer programming?
Among 17 colleges reporting earnings for computer programming graduates, Amarillo College ranks #15 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer programming at Amarillo College worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for computer programming ($56,556), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,216.
← All data for Amarillo College · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.
