Amarillo College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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7,399
students enrolled
2,164
degrees and certificates a year
32%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$4,600
average net price a year
Tuition $1,128 in state, $2,664 out of state
$34,698
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$41,302
median earnings, 10 years after entry
84% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 21% | 452 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 16% | 355 |
| Business & management | 12% | 268 |
| Computer & information sciences | 8% | 172 |
| Engineering technologies | 7% | 156 |
AI and data programs
Amarillo College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Amarillo College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Potter County, where the college is.
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133
open professional jobs
15
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
1%
ask for AI skills
1 jobs
4.4%
unemployment in Potter County
2026-08 · up 0.6 points from a year earlier
$50,448
median household income
Potter County
27%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.7% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, computer & information sciences, which lead to clinical (4 open), finance (9 open), sales (23 open), operations (35 open), marketing (5 open), human resources (14 open).
Hiring most: Mortenson (16), Veterans Health Administration (9), Xcel Energy (6), Nexstar Media Group (4), Amazon (3), Fermi (3), Harder Mechanical Contractors (3), MH Civil Constructors (3).
What they hire for: Operations (35), Sales (23), Human Resources (14), Engineering (13), Finance (9), Legal (5). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Panhandle Workforce Development Board.
- Workforce Solutions Panhandle- AmarilloAmarillo · 806-372-5521 · M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Amarillo College?
- Amarillo College enrolls about 7,399 students and is a public 2-year institution in Amarillo, Texas. It awards about 2,164 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Amarillo College?
- 32% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Amarillo College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $34,698 six years after entry and $41,302 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Amarillo College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Amarillo College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Amarillo College?
- 133 open professional jobs are listed in Potter County, 15 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Mortenson has the most openings.
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