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

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (28 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Coastal Pines Technical College$45,243
Lanier Technical College$59,869$50,917
Athens Technical College$57,691
Southeastern Technical College$55,102
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College$50,801$46,746$14,6850.29
Institute of Medical Ultrasound$50,731$20,0000.39
National Median$45,746$14,1670.31

Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Programs in Georgia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Georgia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Lanier Technical College
Gainesville
$3,716$59,869
Athens Technical College
Athens
$3,172$57,691
Southeastern Technical College
Vidalia
$3,172$55,102
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta
$3,212$50,801$14,685
Institute of Medical Ultrasound
Atlanta
$31,052$50,731$20,000

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 Coastal Pines Technical College, approximately 27% 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.