Nursing programs in the Amarillo area: what they cost and what they pay
6 Board-approved programs in Amarillo, Pampa, Canyon and Borger. Registered nurses here earn a median $86,850.
Amarillo College is the main route here, with both an associate degree and an LVN program; West Texas A&M in Canyon runs the area's bachelor's program. Clarendon College teaches nursing in Pampa and Frank Phillips College runs an LVN program in Borger. None of these schools posts a program cost total, so pages here show what each school does publish and how prices compare elsewhere in Texas.
Every program in the area
Grouped by license, then sorted by cost. Missing numbers sort last.
| Program | City | Cost | Pass rate | Length | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo College ADN | Amarillo | Not published | 78.8%186 of 236 | 5 semesters | Can't calculate: cost |
| Clarendon College ADN | Pampa | Not published | 87.9%29 of 33 | Data coming soon | Can't calculate: cost |
| West Texas A&M University BSN | Canyon | Not published | 88.8%87 of 98 | Data coming soon | Can't calculate: cost |
| Program | City | Cost | Pass rate | Length | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo College LVN | Amarillo | Not published | 93.9%46 of 49 | 40 credit hours | Can't calculate: cost |
| Clarendon College LVN | Pampa | Not published | 94.9%37 of 39 | 1 year | Can't calculate: cost |
| Frank Phillips College LVN | Borger | Not published | 73.2%30 of 41 | 12 months | Can't calculate: cost |
Quick findings
- Highest RN pass rate with 20+ test takers: West Texas A&M University BSN, 88.8% (87 of 98).
- Largest program: Amarillo College ADN, with 236 first-time test takers in 2025.
- Highest LVN pass rate with 20+ test takers: Clarendon College LVN, 37 of 39.
- RN vs LVN pay gap here: $25,520 a year at the median.
Generated from the table above. They change when the data does.
The local job picture
Programs here are in Amarillo, Borger, Canyon, and Pampa. Wages are for the Amarillo, TX metropolitan area.
What changed
- Apr 2026Updated: Amarillo College ADN, Clarendon College ADN, West Texas A&M University BSN, Amarillo College LVN, Clarendon College LVN, Frank Phillips College LVN.
- Apr 2025Updated: Amarillo College ADN, Clarendon College ADN, West Texas A&M University BSN, Amarillo College LVN, Clarendon College LVN, Frank Phillips College LVN.
- Apr 2024Updated: Amarillo College ADN, Clarendon College ADN, West Texas A&M University BSN, Amarillo College LVN, Clarendon College LVN, Frank Phillips College LVN.
- Apr 2023Updated: Amarillo College ADN, Clarendon College ADN, West Texas A&M University BSN, Amarillo College LVN, Clarendon College LVN, Frank Phillips College LVN.
- Apr 2022Updated: Amarillo College ADN, Clarendon College ADN, West Texas A&M University BSN, Amarillo College LVN, Clarendon College LVN, Frank Phillips College LVN.
Sources and dates
- Texas Board of Nursing, Report of 2025 NCLEX-RN Examination Pass Rates (Board Meeting, April 2026, item 3.2.13), April 2026.
- Texas Board of Nursing, Report of 2025 NCLEX-PN Examination Pass Rates (Board Meeting, April 2026, item 3.2.12), April 2026.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Amarillo, TX, May 2025.
Every number was checked against its source on Nov. 1, 2026. Spot an error? Report it. Program Outcomes is independent and not affiliated with any school or the Texas Board of Nursing. Our independence policy