Amberton University
Amberton University at a Glance
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Amberton University Featured Rankings
- #6 Most Affordable Accredited Online Private Non-Profit Schools 2026
- #10 Online Bachelor's in Religious Studies
- #11 Most Affordable Online Bachelor's Degrees
- #12 Online Bachelor's in Human Development
- #16 Most Affordable Online Colleges
- #29 Texas' Best Online Colleges 2026
- #37 Best Affordable Colleges in Texas 2026
About Amberton University
According to Wikipedia, Amberton University is a private Christian university in Garland, Texas. It began as part of Abilene Christian University as an extension campus from 1971 until 1982 and was initially located in Mesquite, Texas, moving to Garland in 1974. Plans for its separation into an independent institution were initiated when the school received accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 1981 and it became known as Amber University in 1982, with the "ton" being added to its name in 2001. A branch campus was opened in Frisco, Texas, in 2006.
Amberton University's Online Degrees
BBA in Accounting
Degree Concentrations
- Hybrid
- Required Credits: 120
- Completion Time: 4-5 years
- Format: Fully online
MBA in Accounting
Degree Concentrations
- Accounting
- Required Credits: 36
- Completion Time: 2-3 years
- Format: Fully online
MS in Agile Project Management
- Required Credits: 36
- Completion Time: 2-3 years
- Format: Fully online
BBA in Business Administration
Degree Concentrations
- Business Administration
- Required Credits: 120
- Completion Time: 4-5 years
- Format: Fully online
MBA in Business Administration
Degree Concentrations
- General Business
- International Business
- Management
- Project Management
- Strategic Leadership
- Required Credits: 36
- Completion Time: 2-3 years
- Format: Fully online
BS in Human Relations & Business
- Required Credits: 120
- Completion Time: 4-5 years
- Format: Fully online
MS in Human Relations and Business
- Required Credits: 36
- Completion Time: 2-3 years
- Format: Fully online
MS in Human Resource Management
- Required Credits: 36
- Completion Time: 2-3 years
- Format: Fully online
MS in Human Resources Training & Development
- Required Credits: 36
- Completion Time: 2-3 years
- Format: Fully online
BBA in Management
- Required Credits: 120
- Completion Time: 4-5 years
- Format: Fully online
BBA in Management Accounting
Degree Concentrations
- Hybrid
- Required Credits: 120
- Completion Time: 4-5 years
- Format: Fully online
MS in Managerial Science
- Required Credits: 36
- Completion Time: 2-3 years
- Format: Fully online
BBA in MBA Accounting dual degree
Degree Concentrations
- Hybrid Dual-Degree
- Required Credits: 150
- Completion Time: 4.5-5.5 years
- Format: Fully online
BA in Professional Development
Degree Concentrations
- Human Behavior and Development
- Psychology
- Religion
- Required Credits: 120
- Completion Time: 4-5 years
- Format: Fully online
MA in Professional Development
Degree Concentrations
- Business Administration
- Communication
- Counseling
- Human Behavior and Development
- Human Resources and Training
- Psychology
- Religion/Ethics
- Sociology
- Required Credits: 36
- Completion Time: 2-3 years
- Format: Fully online
BBA in Project Management
- Required Credits: 120
- Completion Time: 4-5 years
- Format: Fully online
BS in Applied Studies
- Required Credits: 120
- Completion Time: 4-5 years
- Format: Fully online
MS in Family Studies
- Required Credits: 36
- Completion Time: 2-3 years
- Format: Fully online
MS in Family Studies Christian Counseling
- Required Credits: 36
- Completion Time: 2-3 years
- Format: Fully online
How Much Does Amberton University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition (in-state) | Fees (in-state) |
|---|---|
| $9,000 | $35 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2023–24; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
Amberton University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 1,461 | 217 | 1,244 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Amberton University?
Amberton University is located at 13601 LBJ Freeway, Garland, TX 75041-5595.
How Safe is Amberton University?
No violent or property offenses were reported on Amberton University’s campus in 2024. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Amberton University has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Garland has a violent crime rate of 0.24% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 2.01%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Amberton University Known For?
Amberton University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
Amberton University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Amberton University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Amberton University ranks #958 in the U.S. and #3345 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesAmberton University ranks #1128 in the U.S. and #2730 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesAmberton University ranks #1308 in the U.S. and #5380 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesAmberton University ranks #1632 in the U.S. and #4311 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesAmberton University ranks #2172 in the U.S. and #7800 worldwide for influence in Business.
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