Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX · Associate's Degree · about 355 graduates a year
Amarillo College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Amarillo College Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 739 | Centralia College Centralia, WA | $39,096 | $35,960 | #866 | — |
| 740 | San Diego City College San Diego, CA | $39,081 | $35,561 | #876 | $25,639 |
| 741 | University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA | $39,071 | $45,228 | #383 | — |
| 742 | Amarillo College Amarillo, TX | $39,030 | $39,682 | #734 | $31,173 |
| 743 | Gavilan College Gilroy, CA | $39,018 | $35,504 | #877 | — |
| 744 | Atlantic Cape Community College Mays Landing, NJ | $39,012 | $34,240 | #900 | $24,197 |
| 745 | Horry-Georgetown Technical College Conway, SC | $39,007 | $43,253 | #524 | $26,724 |
Other Majors at Amarillo College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $92,611 | $54,396 | #4 of 60 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,250 | $64,713 | #754 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $64,970 | $53,099 | #261 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $63,259 | $42,484 | #132 of 237 |
| Engineering | $60,336 | — | #50 of 53 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $56,168 | — | #27 of 57 |
| Computer Programming | $48,409 | $32,074 | #41 of 54 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $46,983 | $45,594 | #166 of 176 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $45,950 | $49,025 | #243 of 476 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $45,584 | $32,969 | #351 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,946 | $35,952 | #266 of 426 |
| Biology | $41,250 | — | #31 of 47 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,796 | $17,997 | #42 of 160 |
| Social Work | $37,711 | — | #24 of 36 |
| Psychology | $37,684 | $25,076 | #69 of 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Amarillo College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,173 one year after graduating and $39,030 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Amarillo College rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Amarillo College ranks #742 by median pay four years after graduation, and #734 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Amarillo College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,059.
← 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.