Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Athens Technical College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Athens Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Athens Technical College graduates earn $46k, placing them in the 85th percentile of all allied health and medical assisting services associates programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Georgia
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (27 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Technical College | $46,123 | $58,028 | — | — |
| Dalton State College | $58,734 | — | $16,757 | 0.29 |
| Albany State University | $46,061 | — | $24,626 | 0.53 |
| Chattahoochee Technical College | $40,458 | $45,635 | — | — |
| South University-Savannah | $39,761 | $43,365 | $30,694 | 0.77 |
| Lanier Technical College | $37,476 | $28,553 | $11,000 | 0.29 |
| National Median | $36,862 | — | $19,825 | 0.54 |
Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in Georgia
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Georgia schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton State College Dalton | $3,283 | $58,734 | $16,757 |
| Albany State University Albany | $5,934 | $46,061 | $24,626 |
| Chattahoochee Technical College Marietta | $3,252 | $40,458 | — |
| South University-Savannah Savannah | $18,238 | $39,761 | $30,694 |
| Lanier Technical College Gainesville | $3,716 | $37,476 | $11,000 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Athens Technical College, approximately 35% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 23 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.