Ground Transportation at Atlanta Technical College

Atlanta Technical College's Ground Transportation certificate comes with an important caveat: fewer than 30 graduates were tracked, making these numbers less reliable than typical. That said, the data we have shows earnings of $35,709—below both Georgia's median ($37,668) and the national benchmark ($41,414). The program sits at the 40th percentile among Georgia's 21 ground transportation programs, with several technical colleges across the state reporting significantly higher earnings, some exceeding $45,000.

The one bright spot here is debt. At $17,344, it's higher than Georgia's median but still represents a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.49, meaning graduates could theoretically pay off loans with about half their first-year salary. For a certificate program serving a student body where 54% receive Pell grants, keeping debt below four figures would be ideal, but this level isn't catastrophic.

The practical concern is whether this specific program positions graduates as well as alternatives within Georgia. The earnings gap between Atlanta Technical College and top performers like Miller-Motte College-Augusta ($46,909) or Wiregrass Georgia Technical College ($45,696) amounts to over $10,000 annually—a meaningful difference for working-class graduates. Given the small sample size and middle-of-the-pack performance, parents should investigate completion rates and employer connections closely before committing, especially when other Georgia technical colleges show stronger outcomes in this field.