Amarillo College
Amarillo, Texas · Public · 7,399 undergraduates
Of 25 programs with reported earnings, 23 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 44 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $3,856 |
| $30k to $48k | $4,129 |
| $48k to $75k | $5,556 |
| $75k to $110k | $6,328 |
| $110k and up | $8,143 |
| All families (average) | $4,600 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $39,030 | +$4,221 | clears the bar | $12,059 | 2.9 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $74,250 | +$39,441 | clears the bar | $17,586 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $45,584 | +$10,775 | clears the bar | $15,688 | 1.5 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,708 | +$15,899 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $70,658 | +$35,849 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Programming | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,751 | +$10,942 | clears the bar | $13,216 | 1.2 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $64,970 | +$30,161 | clears the bar | $12,817 | 0.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $37,684 | +$2,875 | clears the bar | $18,436 | 6.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,793 | +$10,984 | clears the bar | $18,308 | 1.7 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,858 | +$12,049 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $44,946 | +$10,137 | clears the bar | $16,750 | 1.7 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $62,068 | +$27,259 | clears the bar | $13,003 | 0.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Associate's Degree | $41,250 | +$6,441 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $45,950 | +$11,141 | clears the bar | $13,304 | 1.2 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $46,983 | +$12,174 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 25 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 44% of students receive Pell grants · 32% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.