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Amarillo College

Amarillo, TX·Public·7,347 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

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.

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7,347
Students
$6,040
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$36,800
Earnings
10 yr
$9,500
Debt

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.

Setting
Midsize city

Popular Programs

Health Professions21%
Business & Marketing12%
Computer Science8%
Psychology4%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Biological Sciences1%
Engineering1%
Social Sciences0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

G. William MillerJinh Yu FreyLarry Kenon

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$2,136
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,704
Avg Net Price
$6,040
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants44%
Median debt at graduation$9,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$36,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$31,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$36,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.9x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White35%
Black7%
Hispanic/Latino50%
Asian3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,347 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Amarillo College

2011 S. Washington

Amarillo, TX 79109

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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