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 and Medical Assisting Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (27 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Georgia Northwestern Technical College$37,621
Dalton State College$58,734$16,7570.29
Athens Technical College$46,123$58,028
Albany State University$46,061$24,6260.53
Chattahoochee Technical College$40,458$45,635
South University-Savannah$39,761$43,365$30,6940.77
National Median$36,862$19,8250.54

Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in Georgia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Georgia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Dalton State College
Dalton
$3,283$58,734$16,757
Athens Technical College
Athens
$3,172$46,123
Albany State University
Albany
$5,934$46,061$24,626
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta
$3,252$40,458
South University-Savannah
Savannah
$18,238$39,761$30,694

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 Georgia Northwestern Technical College, approximately 39% 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.