West Texas A & M University

West Texas A&M University is a public four-year institution located in Canyon, Texas, in a town fringe campus setting. The university enrolls 10,667 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 45.83 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 47% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 67% (IPEDS 2023).

West Texas A&M University offers programs across healthcare and technology fields at multiple credential levels. Specific offerings include Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance at the bachelor's level, Athletic Training/Trainer at the associate level, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at both associate and bachelor's levels, Health/Health Care Administration/Management at the bachelor's level, and Family Practice Nurse/Nursing at the bachelor's level.

Canyon is located in the Texas Panhandle, adjacent to Amarillo. West Texas A&M University serves as a primary four-year institution for the region, offering healthcare and technology programs that align with the workforce demands of the Amarillo metropolitan area and surrounding rural communities.