Nursing at Amarillo College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Amarillo College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Amarillo College sits in Amarillo, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Amarillo College
Distance learning is available at Amarillo College. Among 9,262 students, 2,183 (24%) studied exclusively online and 3,079 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Amarillo College
These rankings give you a sense of how Amarillo College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #22 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #31 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #60 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #88 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #260 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #723 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Amarillo College
Students who complete Amarillo College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,237 |
| 2 years | $57,149 |
| 3 years | $55,994 |
| 4 years | $62,222 |
| 5 years | $71,151 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Amarillo College take home a median $62,222, compared with $46,045 for all Amarillo College graduates — about 35% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Amarillo College stands at $18,847.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Amarillo College
The Nursing program at Amarillo College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 179 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Amarillo College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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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