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Amarillo College

Amarillo College
2011 S. Washington, 2201 S. Washington St.
Amarillo, TX 79109

Official telephone: (806) 371-5000
Fax number: (806) 371-5370
Website: https://www.actx.edu/
Screen last updated on: October 2026
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term.
Number and length of summer sessions: A summer session is offered for credit.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 68%
Student:Faculty ratio: 19:1
Total faculty: 184 men, 242 women
Full-time faculty: 96 men, 114 women
Part-time faculty: 88 men, 128 women

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
honors program, distance learning, online courses
Cooperative programs are offered: yes
Study abroad opportunities:
Study-abroad program offered.

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
  • Agriculture, General
  • Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Chemistry, General
  • Child Development
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer Engineering, General
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Education, Other
  • Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Engineering, General
  • Engineering, Other
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • Environmental Studies
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting
  • General Studies
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal
  • Legal Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics, General
  • Mechanics and Repairers, General
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Music Theory and Composition
  • Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
  • Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician
  • Photography
  • Physical Sciences, Other
  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Physics, General
  • Precision Production Trades, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • Social Sciences, General
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Certificates

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
  • Agriculture, General
  • Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
  • Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Banking and Financial Support Services
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Child Care and Support Services Management
  • Child Care Provider/Assistant
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
  • Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
  • Mechanics and Repairers, General
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
  • Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician
  • Precision Production Trades, General
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
  • Transportation and Materials Moving, Other
  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 2 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for international baccalaureate

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
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