Amarillo College

  • 2 Year
  • Amarillo, TX
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Overview

Total enrollment

9,262
Amarillo College overview
Amarillo College overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing No
  • Level of Study Undergrad

Amarillo College is a public community college located in Amarillo, Texas, in the Texas Panhandle region. The main campus occupies 31 acres in the city's medical district, with additional satellite locations throughout Potter and Randall counties. Founded in 1929 as a junior college, the institution now offers associate degrees and certificate programs across multiple disciplines, with particular emphasis on healthcare, technical education, and business programs. The college maintains dedicated facilities for healthcare education, including a state-approved nursing program, and features specialized technical training centers for industrial technology and automotive studies. Students primarily commute to campus, as the college does not provide on-campus housing, instead serving the local population through accessible education and workforce development programs.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

Annual Cost to Attend

In District Resident Tuition

$2,136

Texas Resident Tuition

$3,168

Breakdown

In District Costs for Amarillo College
  • Tuition $2,136
  • Books and Supplies $2,072
  • Other Fees $1,008
  • Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $8,171
  • Other Expenses Budget $4,945
  • Total One Year Cost $18,332

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$36,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Amarillo College are Health Professions, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Business. 34% of students major in Health Professions, 12% in Liberal Arts and Humanities, and 10% in Business.

  • Health Professions 34%
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 12%
  • Business 10%
  • Engineering Technology 8%
  • Mechanic and Repair Technologies 7%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=222576.

GPA calculator: Amarillo College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026