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Amarillo College or AC is a two year fully accredited community college situated in Amarillo, Texas. The college was established in the year 1929 as Amarillo Junior College. Prior the establishment of AC, Amarillo was the largest Texas City without a public college. AC became the first Texas junior college district to be organized independent of a school district on July 16, 1929.
The College moved to its main campus on Washington Street in the year 1937. Today, Amarillo College has a total of six campuses.
Some of the notable graduates of AC are medal of honor recipient John C. Morgan, former United States Secretary of the Treasury G. William Miller, and Susan Gibson, songwriter who wrote "Wide Open Spaces".
Amarillo College is located in a medium-sized city, in Amarillo, TX. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Amarillo College top out at the Associate's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students at Amarillo College often study mechanics and repair.
The school maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 10,387 students (6,106 full-time equivalent).
Many students live in housing on or near campus.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Amarillo College, a public community college, is dedicated to providing educational, cultural and community services and resources to enhance the quality of life for the diverse population in the service area."
More complete details are provided below.
Amarillo College
2011 S. Washington
Amarillo, TX 79109
General Phone: (806) 371-5000
http://www.actx.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 209 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 144 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, English, social services, sign language translation, speech and rhetoric |
| Mechanics and Repair | 128 | diesel mechanics, aircraft maintenance, automobile mechanics, aircraft powerplant tech, autobody repair |
| Medical Support and Technology | 127 | dental hygienist, surgical tech, radiographer, radiation therapist, pharmacy tech, medical lab tech, nuclear medical tech, respiratory care tech, ... |
| Business and Management | 99 | business management, accounting technology |
| Engineering Technician | 87 | instrumentation tech, drafting, electronics tech, electromechanical tech, engineering technology, occupational safety tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 76 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration, fire-fighting, fire protection tech, corrections |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 63 | data processing tech, computer programming, computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Funeral and Mortuary Science | 54 | funeral and mortuary |
| Therapy and Counseling | 40 | psychology, physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling |
| Family and Social Work | 33 | child development, social work, child care management, child care provider |
| Design | 26 | interior design, graphic design |
| Production Trades | 23 | welding |
| Media | 16 | communication studies, radio and TV tech, photo and film tech, advertising |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 15 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Law | 13 | legal assistant, pre-law |
| Office and Administration | 11 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Education and Teaching | 10 | music teaching, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, secondary teaching |
| Medical Administration | 8 | medical records tech |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 7 | drama |
| Science | 6 | biology |
| Engineering | 6 | engineering |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 3 | real estate |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 1 | photography |
| Architecture and Planning | 1 | architecture |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Amarillo College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 744 | 63 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 249 | 33 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 220 | 13 |
In 2007-2008, Amarillo College had a total enrollment of 10,387 students (6,106 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Amarillo, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,818 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,682 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,040 |
Financial Aid:
Amarillo College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 354000)
Amarillo College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 42 | 35 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 37 | 80 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 18 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $76,446 | 4 | $74,305 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $62,207 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $66,027 | 5 | $61,403 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 12 | $57,655 | 12 | $53,516 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 25 | $62,647 | 23 | $59,636 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $61,870 | 11 | $55,126 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $51,944 | 14 | $53,303 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $48,866 | 14 | $50,641 |
| Instructor | academic year | 36 | $43,599 | 70 | $43,708 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 71 | $50,389 | 109 | $46,983 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Engineering Technology, General
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
Social Work
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Social Sciences, General
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Amarillo College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in funeral and mortuary science (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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