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

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers certificate's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (24 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Atlanta Technical College$37,746
Augusta Technical College$67,147$30,929$11,8750.18
South Georgia Technical College$51,498
North Georgia Technical College$41,675$49,825
Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta$31,480$14,5870.46
National Median$38,716$9,5000.25

Other Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Programs in Georgia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Georgia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Augusta Technical College
Augusta
$4,022$67,147$11,875
South Georgia Technical College
Americus
$3,782$51,498
North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville
$3,162$41,675
Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta
Marietta
$31,480$14,587

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.