Amarillo College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Texas residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 7,347 students.
About This School
Amarillo College is a public institution located in Amarillo, Texas with approximately 7,347 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,040 per year. Typical graduates earn $36,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Amarillo College (AC) is a public community college in Amarillo, Texas. It enrolls over 9,100 students and was established in 1929 as Amarillo Junior College. Amarillo College has a total of six campuses as of August 2023.
Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low while building toward a career — at just $6,040/year after aid and a median debt of only $9,500 at graduation, the financial risk here is genuinely manageable. That said, median earnings of $36,800 a decade out are modest, so this is a smarter fit for students pursuing specific vocational programs, certifications, or a transfer pathway to a four-year school than for those expecting a big income bump right away.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,347 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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