Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants 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 $45k, placing them in the 54th percentile of all practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Georgia
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (26 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Technical College | $45,119 | — | — | — |
| Augusta Technical College | $51,024 | — | $12,910 | 0.25 |
| Georgia Piedmont Technical College | $48,045 | $47,598 | $20,751 | 0.43 |
| North Georgia Technical College | $47,416 | $45,521 | $15,058 | 0.32 |
| Southern Crescent Technical College | $47,408 | $45,229 | $12,892 | 0.27 |
| Georgia Northwestern Technical College | $44,957 | $42,250 | $9,500 | 0.21 |
| National Median | $44,134 | — | $14,803 | 0.34 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in Georgia
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Georgia schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Technical College Augusta | $4,022 | $51,024 | $12,910 |
| Georgia Piedmont Technical College Clarkston | $3,188 | $48,045 | $20,751 |
| North Georgia Technical College Clarkesville | $3,162 | $47,416 | $15,058 |
| Southern Crescent Technical College Griffin | $3,126 | $47,408 | $12,892 |
| Georgia Northwestern Technical College Rome | $3,132 | $44,957 | $9,500 |
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 19 graduates with reported earnings and 12 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.