Could 4 Year Degrees Come To Amarillo College?
I am a huge fan of the Junior College system, When I was in my school days getting that degree and then transferring on saved me a lot money. For many of us the local community college was that gateway. Governor Greg Abbott has now taken that to the next step by allowing Community and Junior Colleges the ability to offer 4 year degrees which could save thousands of dollars and allow more opportunities for those who may not have otherwise had a chance to go to college.
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Here in Amarillo we have Amarillo College which itself is one of the best programs in the nation and has constantly won awards for value, curriculum and instruction. The college recently got a large gift of $15 million dollars from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The benefits in Amarillo College offering a 4 year degree would be incredible for a few different reasons.