Amarillo, TX · Public

Amarillo College

About this college

Amarillo College is a public institution in Amarillo, TX. College In 2 focuses on its certificate and associate-degree pathways so students can compare the cost and earnings of shorter routes into a career or further education.

Who it serves

Students exploring career-focused certificates and two-year degrees, including people comparing affordable local pathways, career changes, and options that can lead directly to work or continued study.

Programs with graduate earnings 8 Certificate and associate pathways shown below
Average net price / year $4,600 Use the family-income table below for a more relevant estimate
Program value Rated by program Compare earnings with estimated total cost
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Programs & graduate outcomes

Start with value, earnings and cost. Then check whether the program fits the way you want to learn and work.

Value Rating Outstanding Value 6.1× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $56,237
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $71,151
Est. total cost $9,200 Net price × program length
Median debt $17,586
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
2-year degree
Value Rating Outstanding Value 5.9× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $53,887
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $68,057
Est. total cost $9,200 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
2-year degree
Value Rating Outstanding Value 5.8× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $52,905
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $60,259
Est. total cost $9,200 Net price × program length
Median debt $12,000
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Low
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: High Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
Value Rating Good Value 4.7× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $43,257
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $61,332
Est. total cost $9,200 Net price × program length
Median debt $12,817
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate

Fire Protection.

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Varies
Value Rating N/AValue not rated
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $42,253
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: High Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low

Precision Metal Working.

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Varies
Value Rating N/AValue not rated
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $41,229
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $65,178
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: High Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Low Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 4.4× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $40,159
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $48,011
Est. total cost $9,200 Net price × program length
Median debt $16,750
Math in school Low
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Moderate Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 4.3× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $39,397
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $49,319
Est. total cost $9,200 Net price × program length
Median debt $13,304
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: High Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low
Affordability

What does this cost for a family like mine?

Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0–$30,000$3,856
$30,001–$48,000$4,129
$48,001–$75,000$5,556
$75,001–$110,000$6,328
$110,001+$8,143

How the fit ratings work

Math in school is a cautious estimate of the amount of math typically required in the field; individual colleges can require different courses. Math on the job and the work-characteristic ratings reflect occupations commonly associated with the field using official occupational data. Remote potential describes typical work patterns and does not mean a particular employer offers remote work.

Campus safety

Compared with other colleges Above Average
Reported safety incidents per 1,000 students / year0.3
3-year reported incidents9

Official U.S. Department of Education campus-safety data through 2024. The rate is the annualized number of institution-reported on-campus criminal offenses per 1,000 students across the latest three reported years. The comparison label shows how that reported rate compares with other matched colleges. It is not a safety grade, and reporting practices, campus setting and campus structure can differ.

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