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Amberton is found in Garland, TX. 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 1,586 in 2007 at Amberton. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Amberton University
1700 Eastgate Dr
Garland, TX 75041-5595
General Phone: (972) 279-6511
http://www.amberton.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy And Counseling | 130 | counseling psychology |
| Business And Management | 130 | business management, business and related services, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 27 | interdisciplinary studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Amberton in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 252 | 4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 35 | 4 |
In 2007, Amberton had a total enrollment of 1,586 students (999 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 31% |
| Graduate | 69% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 31% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 1% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 18% |
| 35-39 | 17% |
| 40-49 | 32% |
| 50-64 | 16% |
| 65+ | 0% |
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 (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $66,125 | 5 | $66,917 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $64,900 | 7 | $64,940 |
*: 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Undenominational affiliation Offers credit for life experience Offers distance learning Career counseling Offers part-time study On-campus library
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