Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Amarillo College

Amarillo, TX

Overall Completion Rate

35.2%

Working Student Success

37%

Transfer Out Rate

23.8%

Still Enrolled Rate

2.3%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
33.4%
Part-time Students
37%
First-time Students
43%
Transfer Students
35.3%

What does this mean for you? These completion rates show how different types of students succeed at this institution. Notably, part-time students have a higher success rate here (37% vs 33.4% for full-time), which is great news if you plan to work while studying. This pattern is common at trade colleges where programs are designed to accommodate working adults. First-time students are those new to college, while transfer students have attended another institution before.

What are the Cohort Outcomes Over Time

Tracking outcomes for the 2015-16 cohort of 2,531 students

After 4 Years

188
Certificates
517
Associate Degrees
705
Total Awards
28%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

182
Certificates
654
Associate Degrees
836
Total Awards
33%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

177
Certificates
710
Associate Degrees
887
Total Awards
35%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

35%
Graduated
3%
Still Enrolled Here
20%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 368
8-Year Rate: 46%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,000
8-Year Rate: 43%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 632
8-Year Rate: 40%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 99
8-Year Rate: 40%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 194
8-Year Rate: 38%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 95
8-Year Rate: 36%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,170
8-Year Rate: 36%

Part-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 281
8-Year Rate: 34%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 29%

About This Data

Outcome measures data tracks student cohorts over 4, 6, and 8-year periods. Data is sourced from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) and reflects the most recent available reporting year.