Median Earnings (1yr)
$48,263
95th percentile (95th in TX)
Sample Size
18
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Amarillo College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Amarillo College graduates earn $48k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all precision metal working certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Precision Metal Working certificate's programs at peer institutions in Texas (71 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Amarillo College$48,263
School of Automotive Machinists & Technology$43,065$50,472$16,3540.38
San Jacinto Community College$42,512$44,619
Lone Star College System$40,863$28,942$4,5620.11
Austin Community College District$39,261$43,110$15,8180.40
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc.$39,141$6,8550.18
National Median$36,248$9,0000.25

Other Precision Metal Working Programs in Texas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
School of Automotive Machinists & Technology
Houston
$43,065$16,354
San Jacinto Community College
Pasadena
$1,992$42,512
Lone Star College System
The Woodlands
$3,090$40,863$4,562
Austin Community College District
Austin
$2,550$39,261$15,818
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc.
Houston
$39,141$6,855

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Amarillo College, approximately 44% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 13 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.