Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Augusta Technical College

Augusta Technical College graduates in allied health diagnostic programs start strong at nearly $58,000—about $7,000 above the Georgia median and $3,300 above the national benchmark. This places the program solidly in the 60th percentile statewide, though several technical colleges in Georgia produce slightly higher earners. The $14,000 debt load is notably lighter than both state and national medians, translating to a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.24—meaning graduates owe less than three months' salary.

The complication here is the earnings trajectory: salaries slip to $54,000 by year four, a 6% decline that's unusual for healthcare fields. This could reflect the specific diagnostic specialties this program feeds into, or it might signal that graduates are working in roles where advancement requires additional credentials. Even with this dip, graduates still earn more than the typical allied health worker in Georgia four years out.

For parents evaluating this program, the math works. Your child enters the workforce quickly with manageable debt and solid starting pay. The earnings decline is worth monitoring—ask the school which specific certifications or positions their graduates typically pursue and whether most students eventually seek further training. But at this debt level, even if your child decides to pursue a bachelor's degree later, they won't be starting from a financial hole.