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 8 programs).

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

The 2025 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 ($6,796).

The school has 9,262 students, which is higher than Texas community collleges' average (2,943). In addition, 2,183 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (21 to 1) of Texas community colleges.


2025 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2024-2025 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.

2025 Cost Of Attendance - Amarillo
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$3,168$4,704
Books & Supplies$2,072
Off-Campus Living Costs$13,116
Average Financial Aid$4,701
Cost of Attendance$18,356$19,892
After Financial Aid$13,655$15,191
Amarillo Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Amarillo College$3,168$4,704
Public Community Colleges in Texas$4,347$6,796
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$5,207$8,749

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 Programs26NOT OFFERED
Total Programs3754NOT 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 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Environmental StudiesNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer Programming/Programmer59 completers
30 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Teacher Education, Multiple LevelsNOT OFFERED 17 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 34 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer EngineeringNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology56 completers
23 completers
NOT OFFERED
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child DevelopmentNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Child Care and Support Services Management23 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 20 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 352 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 49 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Religion/Religious StudiesNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
ChemistryNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
PhysicsNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 94 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 42 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Social SciencesNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician7 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician15 completers
7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician63 completers
13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician13 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician10 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist15 completers
13 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Graphic DesignNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Cinematography and Film/Video ProductionNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
PhotographyNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Music Theory and CompositionNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 23 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)18 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Nuclear Medical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation TherapistNOT OFFERED 19 completers
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 15 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 23 completers
NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 239 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training48 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and Management27 completers
200 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science3 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support ServicesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 9,262 students at Amarillo College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 3,328 male students and 5,887 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
Total9,2153,4555,760
Male Students3,3281,4311,897
Female Students5,8872,0243,863

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 9,262 total students, 5,262 students enrolled through distance learning (2,183 students enrolled exclusively and 3,079 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment9,262
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses2,183
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses3,079
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses4,000

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 (2024-2025) »In-State$3,168
Out-of-State$4,704
Student Population »9,262 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »32%
Transfer-out Rate10%
Retention Rate68% (Full-time)
45% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,701
Students to Faculty19:1 (5.26%)