National · 2026
Best Colleges for Engineering
#6 of 260 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Colleges for Engineering, NationalAmarillo College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
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Texas · 2026
Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences
#1 of 20 ranked schools in Texas
View placement details: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Texas
Texas · 2026
Best Colleges for Transportation
#1 of 14 ranked schools in Texas
View placement details: Best Colleges for Transportation, TexasAll 2026 placements
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Other rankings
Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.
| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #134 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #14 of 72 ranked schools in Texas | 72 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #1239 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 2634 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #79 of 201 ranked schools in TexasTop 40% | 201 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #326 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #24 of 206 ranked schools in TexasTop 12% | 206 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Communications & Media | National | #113 of 194 ranked schools nationwideTop 59% | 194 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, National |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | National | #81 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #131 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #346 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 75% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | State · Texas | #15 of 24 ranked schools in Texas | 24 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #117 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #66 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #85 of 252 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 252 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for English & Literature | National | #105 of 141 ranked schools nationwideTop 75% | 141 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for English & Literature, National |
| Best Colleges for Biological Sciences | National | #26 of 202 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 202 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Biological Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Psychology | National | #34 of 199 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 199 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Psychology, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #81 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Sciences | National | #125 of 168 ranked schools nationwideTop 75% | 168 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #153 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #349 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 47% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Texas | #25 of 48 ranked schools in Texas | 48 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | National | #74 of 269 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 269 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #106 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #227 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Texas | #19 of 81 ranked schools in Texas | 81 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #168 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #139 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools | National | #60 of 192 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 192 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools, National |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | National | #11 of 158 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 158 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, National |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | National | #56 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 179 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #46 of 231 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 231 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | National | #47 of 160 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 160 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #235 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | State · Texas | #11 of 39 ranked schools in Texas | 39 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Texas |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #299 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 39% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · Texas | #27 of 49 ranked schools in Texas | 49 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, Texas |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #219 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
Past editions
2026 edition · 2026-r1
Published . These placements are retained from this past edition.
Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.