Business Operations Support and Assistant Services at Central Georgia Technical College

Central Georgia Technical College graduates from this program earn roughly **half** of what peers at other Georgia schools make. At $14,464 in the first year, these earnings fall in the bottom 10% statewide and bottom 5% nationally—dramatically below Georgia's typical $28,797 for this credential. That's a $14,000+ annual gap that makes even the modest $7,345 debt load questionable.

The 53% earnings growth to $22,074 by year four sounds promising until you realize graduates are still earning $6,800 less than the state median *first-year* earnings. Compared to Interactive College of Technology's campuses across Georgia, where graduates start at nearly $29,000, Central Georgia Technical College's program leaves students at a severe disadvantage. For a certificate that should lead to administrative roles paying living wages, these outcomes suggest either weak employer connections in the Warner Robins area or a mismatch between program content and market needs.

**The bottom line:** Your child would likely earn more skipping this certificate and entering administrative work directly, or choosing one of Georgia's many stronger alternatives. The low debt is the only positive here, but it doesn't offset starting a career $14,000 behind state peers. Unless there are compelling personal circumstances tying your family to this specific location and program, look elsewhere.