by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Amarillo College. Learn how it ranks, what majors it offers, how diverse it is, and much more.
At Amarillo College, students can earn anything from certificates through the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 4,424 undergraduate (4,424 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at Amarillo College.
Among Amarillo College programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $56,237 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | $53,887 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $52,905 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $43,257 |
| Fire Protection. | $42,253 |
Explore the full list of majors at Amarillo College, sorted by study area.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,212 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
179 | $56,237 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. · Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Surgical Technology/Technologist. · Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist. · Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician. · Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist. |
154 | $43,257 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Medical/Clinical Assistant. · Occupational Therapist Assistant. · Physical Therapy Assistant. |
40 | $39,397 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. |
24 | $52,905 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. · Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. |
24 | $38,611 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 18 | NA |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. |
12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ General Studies. |
342 | $29,257 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
227 | $27,698 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. |
21 | NA |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Banking and Financial Support Services. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician. · Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician. · Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. |
249 | $34,442 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming/Programmer, General. |
161 | $33,982 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. |
108 | $53,887 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | 26 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General. |
13 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation. ↳ Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. |
108 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. · Criminal Justice/Police Science. |
73 | $41,916 |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. |
16 | $42,253 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 76 | $24,461 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Machine Tool Technology/Machinist. |
76 | $41,229 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care and Support Services Management. · Child Care Provider/Assistant. · Child Development. |
73 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Graphic Design. |
16 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Music Theory and Composition. |
9 | NA |
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art/Art Studies, General. |
6 | NA |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. |
4 | NA |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. ↳ Cinematography and Film/Video Production. · Photography. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | 22 | NA |
| Computer Engineering. ↳ Computer Engineering, General. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
30 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
15 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
15 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. ↳ Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General. |
12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician. · Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. |
12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General. | 12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. ↳ Speech Communication and Rhetoric. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physics. ↳ Physics, General. |
2 | NA |
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Environmental Studies. |
2 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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