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

Ground Transportation certificate's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (21 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Georgia Northwestern Technical College$29,202
Miller-Motte College-Augusta$46,909$39,461$7,8750.17
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College$45,696$8,2720.18
Central Georgia Technical College$43,652$47,808
West Georgia Technical College$43,072$52,419$9,5000.22
South Georgia Technical College$42,551$9,5000.22
National Median$41,414$7,7060.19

Other Ground Transportation Programs in Georgia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Georgia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Miller-Motte College-Augusta
Augusta
$46,909$7,875
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta
$3,212$45,696$8,272
Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins
$3,180$43,652
West Georgia Technical College
Waco
$3,122$43,072$9,500
South Georgia Technical College
Americus
$3,782$42,551$9,500

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.