Amberton is found in Garland, Texas. Garland is a large suburb. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Undenominational identity. Amberton is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at the school.
Amberton is known for its programs in business and management and therapy and counseling.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
Students numbered 1,537 in 2005 at Amberton.
More complete details are provided below.
Amberton University
1700 Eastgate Dr
Garland, TX 75041-5595
http://www.amberton.edu
Amberton awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy And Counseling | 120 | counseling psychology |
| Business And Management | 81 | business management, business and related services, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 37 | interdisciplinary studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Amberton in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 198 | 4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 40 | 4 |
In 2005, Amberton had a total enrollment of 1,537 students (1,008 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 36% |
| Graduate | 64% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 33% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 5% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Garland, 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.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | required |
Financial Aid:
Amberton participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2259400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 7 | $60,286 | 8 | $61,875 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $60,286 | 8 | $61,875 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Amberton Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Undenominational affiliation
Offers credit for life experience
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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