Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Georgia Northwestern Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Georgia Northwestern Technical College graduates earn $63k, placing them in the 78th percentile of all heavy/industrial equipment maintenance technologies 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
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies associates's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (20 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Northwestern Technical College | $62,982 | $67,822 | — | — |
| South Georgia Technical College | $53,379 | — | — | — |
| National Median | $55,532 | — | $12,000 | 0.22 |
Other Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies Programs in Georgia
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Georgia schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Georgia Technical College Americus | $3,782 | $53,379 | — |
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.
Sample Size: Based on 34 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.