Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Chattahoochee Technical College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Chattahoochee Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Chattahoochee Technical College graduates earn $86k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing associates programs nationally.
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
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (31 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee Technical College | $86,454 | $68,427 | $18,347* | — |
| West Georgia Technical College | $83,943 | $70,380 | $19,833* | 0.24 |
| Albany State University | $79,737 | $62,124 | $27,482* | 0.34 |
| Southern Crescent Technical College | $77,547 | — | $15,500* | 0.20 |
| Georgia Highlands College | $74,476 | $62,330 | $18,193* | 0.24 |
| Georgia State University | $73,883 | $72,891 | $30,000* | 0.41 |
| National Median | $68,409 | — | $20,751* | 0.30 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Georgia
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Georgia schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Georgia Technical College Waco | $3,122 | $83,943 | $19,833 |
| Albany State University Albany | $5,934 | $79,737 | $27,482 |
| Southern Crescent Technical College Griffin | $3,126 | $77,547 | $15,500 |
| Georgia Highlands College Rome | $2,944 | $74,476 | $18,193 |
| Georgia State University Atlanta | $8,478 | $73,883 | $30,000 |
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 Chattahoochee Technical College, approximately 33% 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 18 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.