Health Professions at Amarillo College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at Amarillo College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Amarillo College is located in Amarillo, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Amarillo College
Online coursework is an option at Amarillo College. Of 9,262 students, 2,183 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,079 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Amarillo College
Rankings can help you compare Amarillo College’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #22 of 181 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #33 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #69 of 189 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #97 of 302 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #287 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1059 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Amarillo College
Students who complete Amarillo College’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,810 |
| 2 years | $47,096 |
| 3 years | $50,384 |
| 4 years | $56,715 |
| 5 years | $62,199 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Amarillo College report median earnings of $56,715, compared with $46,045 for all Amarillo College graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Amarillo College comes in at $16,344.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Amarillo College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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