Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Athens Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Athens Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Athens Technical College graduates earn $29k, placing them in the 65th percentile of all allied health and medical assisting services certificate 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 certificate's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (37 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Technical College | $29,374 | $26,453 | — | — |
| Southern Crescent Technical College | $33,676 | $28,118 | $13,482 | 0.40 |
| Lanier Technical College | $31,805 | $30,510 | — | — |
| Savannah Technical College | $31,665 | $28,094 | $10,600 | 0.33 |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta | $30,787 | $29,689 | $10,916 | 0.35 |
| Herzing University-Atlanta | $30,106 | $29,950 | $24,721 | 0.82 |
| National Median | $27,186 | — | $9,500 | 0.35 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Crescent Technical College Griffin | $3,126 | $33,676 | $13,482 |
| Lanier Technical College Gainesville | $3,716 | $31,805 | — |
| Savannah Technical College Savannah | $3,072 | $31,665 | $10,600 |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta Marietta | — | $30,787 | $10,916 |
| Herzing University-Atlanta Atlanta | $13,420 | $30,106 | $24,721 |
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 25 graduates with reported earnings and 12 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.