Amarillo College is a public community college located in Amarillo, TX. It offers 91 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 7 programs).

It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Amarillo College is $3,168 for Texas residents and $4,704 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Texas public community colleges' average ($7,199).

The school has 8,988 students, which is higher than Texas community collleges' average (3,006). In addition, 2,220 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (20 to 1) of Texas community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Amarillo College. Then, we compare its costs to Texas community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$3,168$4,704
Books & Supplies$1,854
Off-Campus Living Costs$11,759
Average Financial Aid$5,535
Cost of Attendance$16,781$18,317
After Financial Aid$11,246$12,782
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Amarillo College$3,168$4,704
Public Community Colleges in Texas$4,332$7,199
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Amarillo College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs25NOT OFFERED
Total Programs4249NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture OperationsNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Environmental StudiesNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer Programming/Programmer49 completers
27 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer EngineeringNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology65 completers
14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Construction Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 15 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child DevelopmentNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
Child Care and Support Services Management45 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 355 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 31 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Religion/Religious StudiesNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
ChemistryNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
PhysicsNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 87 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 33 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Social SciencesNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician6 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician37 completers
14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician25 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician16 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician16 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist26 completers
20 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Graphic DesignNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Cinematography and Film/Video ProductionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
PhotographyNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Music Theory and CompositionNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 30 completers
NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant3 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)12 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Nuclear Medical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation TherapistNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist8 completers
21 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 18 completers
NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 201 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training52 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and Management33 completers
149 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science13 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support ServicesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 8,988 students at Amarillo College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 3,231 male students and 5,948 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total9,1793,2665,913
Male Students3,2311,2302,001
Female Students5,9482,0363,912

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 8,988 total students, 5,077 students enrolled through distance learning (2,220 students enrolled exclusively and 2,857 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment8,988
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses2,220
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses2,857
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses3,911

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Amarillo College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address2011 S. Washington, Amarillo, TX
Phone806-371-5000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$3,168
Out-of-State$4,704
Student Population »8,988 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »27%
Transfer-out Rate11%
Retention Rate66% (Full-time)
48% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$5,535
Students to Faculty19:1 (5.26%)