Allied Health Services at Amarillo College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Services, consider the program at Amarillo College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Amarillo College is in Amarillo, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 40 allied health services degrees were awarded at Amarillo College.
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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%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,079 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Services Rankings at Amarillo College
These rankings give you a sense of how Amarillo College’s Allied Health Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #14 of 76 |
| Best Value | Texas | #14 of 78 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #23 of 130 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #27 of 124 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #150 of 1,049 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #206 of 1,009 |
Earnings for Allied Health Services Graduates from Amarillo College
Those who finish Amarillo College’s Allied Health Services program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,397 |
| 2 years | $35,847 |
| 3 years | $49,111 |
| 4 years | $52,929 |
| 5 years | $49,319 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Services graduates from Amarillo College earn a median of $52,929, compared with $46,045 for all Amarillo College graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Allied Health Services graduates from Amarillo College is $15,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Allied Health Services graduates at Amarillo College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Allied Health Services graduates at Amarillo College are 92% women (37) and 8% men (3).
Allied Health Services Associate’s Program at Amarillo College
Among the 24 associate’s allied health services degrees awarded at Amarillo College, 88% were women (21) and 12% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Amarillo College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 54% of Allied Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Amarillo College, above the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Services Concentrations at Amarillo College
This Allied Health Services program at Amarillo College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 21 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 13 |
| Physical Therapy Technician | 6 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Services Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Services program at Amarillo College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Allied Health Services majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Histology Technicians | $80,721 |
| Surgical Technologists | $73,045 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $72,773 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $64,291 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $53,362 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | $48,496 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.