Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Fortis College-Smyrna

This Allied Health and Medical Assisting program at Fortis College-Smyrna delivers exactly what you'd expect—median performance with reasonable debt levels. The $27,198 starting salary hits the national average precisely, but lands in just the 40th percentile among Georgia programs, meaning 60% of similar programs in the state produce better-earning graduates.

The debt picture is actually favorable compared to peers. At $10,263, graduates borrow slightly less than the Georgia median ($10,916) and well below what many competing programs require. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.38 means graduates can realistically manage their loans, though the modest 8% salary growth to $29,402 by year four suggests limited earning potential over time. When top Georgia programs like Southern Crescent Technical College produce graduates earning $33,676, this program's outcomes look underwhelming.

The concerning reality is that several community colleges and technical schools in Georgia significantly outperform Fortis while likely charging less. With 73% of students receiving Pell grants, the program serves a population that needs maximum return on investment. While the debt is manageable, parents should seriously compare this against higher-performing public options in Georgia before committing to what appears to be a below-average choice in a competitive state market.