Best Spanish Schools Near Amarillo, TX (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Amarillo, Texas has 2 accredited schools offering spanish programs. Amarillo has a population of about 200,945. Median household income is $62,469 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning spanish-related role is Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $75,090 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Spanish Schools to Amarillo

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer spanish programs near Amarillo, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Amarillo city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Amarillo. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

West Texas A & M University

Canyon, TX 15.8 miles from Amarillo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,741
Avg net price $19,487/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, TX 70.2 miles from Amarillo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,838
Avg net price $20,590/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 46%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX 111.7 miles from Amarillo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,454
Avg net price $19,070/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 168

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Midwestern State University

Wichita Falls, TX 209.5 miles from Amarillo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,747
Avg net price $11,656/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Abilene Christian University

Abilene, TX 224.5 miles from Amarillo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,736
Avg net price $26,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

The University of Texas Permian Basin

Odessa, TX 230.5 miles from Amarillo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,073
Avg net price $12,723/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX 271.4 miles from Amarillo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,116
Avg net price $15,091/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX 292.4 miles from Amarillo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,040
Avg net price $20,783/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas spanish page.

Spanish Wages Near Amarillo

Amarillo is part of the Amarillo, TX metro area (BLS area code 11100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Interpreters and Translators $47,510 TX statewide $51,754
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $75,090 TX statewide $81,797
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,240 Amarillo, TX $64,532
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,870 Amarillo, TX $64,129
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $49,490 TX statewide $53,911
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $65,620 Amarillo, TX $71,481
Writers and Authors $69,990 TX statewide $76,242
Human Resources Specialists $62,180 Amarillo, TX $67,734

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Amarillo at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 200,945 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $62,469 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 25.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.8 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited spanish schools are near Amarillo, TX?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering spanish programs near Amarillo. The closest is West Texas A & M University in Canyon, TX (15.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wayland Baptist University (70.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying spanish roles near Amarillo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying spanish-related roles near Amarillo are: Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary ($75,090), Writers and Authors ($69,990), Librarians and Media Collections Specialists ($65,620). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Plainview instead of Amarillo?

Plainview, TX is 70.0 miles from Amarillo and has its own set of local spanish programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Amarillo an affordable place to study spanish?

Amarillo’s median household income of $62,469 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Amarillo while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Amarillo

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Amarillo:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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