Amarillo College
Public two-year college in Amarillo, TX that costs an average of $8,580 a year after financial aid and graduates 35% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$8,580
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
35%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$44,820
PublicMidsize city7,399 undergraduates
Cost of Amarillo College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $15,666 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $2,136 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $4,704 |
| Books and supplies | $2,072 |
| Average net price after aid | $8,580 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $8,540 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $8,963 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $8,822 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $9,894 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Amarillo College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 35% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 68% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $39,491 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $44,820 |
| Rank in Texas (earnings) | 24th of 61 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $12,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $142 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 47% |
| Students with federal loans | 12% |
Majors and programs at Amarillo College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (24)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 189 | $61,781 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 40 | $56,190 | — |
| Ground Transportation | 237 | $53,947 | $6,650 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 76 | $46,110 | $16,201 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 344 | $40,831 | $17,410 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 164 | $36,828 | $18,751 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 35 | $35,234 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 123 | $34,977 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 77 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 5 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 19 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 35 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 272 | — | $18,172 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 31 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 19 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 18 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 4 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 16 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 31 | — | — |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 1 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 123 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | — | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 7 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (42)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 380 | $71,442 | $17,065 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 54 | $70,059 | $10,500 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 36 | $66,414 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 189 | $61,082 | $9,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 55 | $45,642 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 94 | $40,516 | $18,650 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 44 | $37,614 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 294 | $36,433 | $14,012 |
| Psychology | 163 | $33,652 | $17,679 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 697 | $30,064 | $13,318 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 9 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
| Biology | 61 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 13 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 2 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 21 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 20 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 16 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 61 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 6 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 15 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 23 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 8 | — | — |
| Engineering | 35 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 12 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 4 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 11 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 1 | — | — |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | — | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 18 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 32 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 23 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 22 | — | — |
| Music | 12 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 5 | — | — |
| Physics | 5 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 34 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 1 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 22 | — | — |
| Social Work | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Texas
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Lakeview College | Universal City | $4,350 | — | — |
| Central Texas College | Killeen | $5,337 | — | $46,742 |
| Palo Alto College | San Antonio | $3,887 | — | $41,989 |
| Tyler Junior College | Tyler | $7,080 | — | $41,680 |
| South Plains College | Levelland | $8,697 | — | $44,226 |
| North Central Texas College | Gainesville | $9,607 | — | $49,533 |
| Laredo College | Laredo | $3,157 | — | $37,653 |
| Del Mar College | Corpus Christi | $5,439 | — | $42,857 |
About Amarillo College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Amarillo, TX |
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Undergraduates | 7,399 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | actx.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Amarillo College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $15,666 a year (tuition and fees: $2,136 in-state, $4,704 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $8,580 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $8,540.
How much do Amarillo College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $44,820 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 24th of 61 similar colleges in Texas.
What is Amarillo College's graduation rate?
35% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 68% of first-year students return for a second year.