Location: Atlanta, GA•In-State Tuition: $3,164•Out-of-State Tuition: $5,564
Median Earnings (1yr)
$40,646
5th percentile
25th percentile in Georgia
Median Debt
$25,516
34% above national median
D/E Ratio: 0.63 ManageableSample: 22 graduates Limited data

Analysis

Start by acknowledging the small sample size here—with fewer than 30 graduates tracked, these numbers could shift significantly year to year. That said, the pattern is concerning enough to warrant attention: graduates earn roughly $10,000 less than the typical Georgia program in this field and nearly $14,000 below the national median.

The state comparison is particularly revealing. While Atlanta Technical College ranks in the 25th percentile among Georgia programs, several other technical colleges in the state—Georgia Northwestern, Gwinnett Tech, Augusta Tech—are placing graduates into jobs earning $57,000 to $60,000 annually. These aren't private universities with higher tuition; they're similar public technical colleges. The debt load here ($25,516) is actually higher than Georgia's median for this program ($15,225), creating a double squeeze of lower earnings and higher borrowing.

For a family considering this investment, the question becomes: why choose a program that underperforms comparable Georgia options by $17,000-$20,000 in annual earnings? If location in Atlanta is the priority, this may still work—the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.63 is manageable, and over half of students receive Pell grants, suggesting the college serves students who need accessible options. But if mobility is possible, looking at one of those higher-performing technical colleges could mean an extra $800-$1,600 per month in take-home pay, which matters enormously for early-career financial stability.

Where Atlanta Technical College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions associates's programs nationally

Atlanta Technical CollegeOther allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How Atlanta Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Atlanta Technical College earns $41k — 5th percentile among allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions associates programs.

Compare to Similar Programs in Georgia

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions associates's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (30 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Atlanta Technical CollegeAtlanta$3,164$40,646—$25,5160.63
Georgia Northwestern Technical CollegeRome$3,132$60,744$50,095$11,6990.19
Oconee Fall Line Technical CollegeSandersville$3,201$60,210$53,822——
Gwinnett Technical CollegeLawrenceville$3,356$59,164$57,764$18,2920.31
Augusta Technical CollegeAugusta$4,022$57,672$54,003$14,0000.24
Albany State UniversityAlbany$5,934$57,291—$23,1160.40
National Median—$54,327—$19,1130.35

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions graduates

Medical Dosimetrists

Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team.

$138,110/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Physician Assistants

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

$133,260/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Anesthesiologist Assistants

Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.

$133,260/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Nuclear Technicians

Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation.

$104,240/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Nuclear Monitoring Technicians

Collect and test samples to monitor results of nuclear experiments and contamination of humans, facilities, and environment.

$104,240/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Radiation Therapists

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

$101,990/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.

$97,020/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.

$89,340/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Respiratory Therapists

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

$80,450/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities.

$78,980/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. May administer gadolinium contrast dosage intravenously. May interview patient, explain MRI procedures, and position patient on examining table. May enter into the computer data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry.

$78,980/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree
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 Atlanta Technical College, approximately 54% 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 22 graduates with reported earnings and 21 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.