Registered Nursing at Amarillo College
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at Amarillo College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Amarillo College sits in Amarillo, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Amarillo College
Many students take online classes at Amarillo College. Of 9,262 students, 2,183 (24%) studied exclusively online and 3,079 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Amarillo College
These rankings give you a sense of how Amarillo College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #22 of 105 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #31 of 181 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #59 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #87 of 188 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #260 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #696 of 1,861 |
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Amarillo College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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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