Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Gwinnett College-Lilburn

Gwinnett College-Lilburn graduates earn roughly $9,000 less than the typical Georgia student in this field and fall well below the national median too. At the 25th percentile statewide, this program lags behind not just university options like Albany State ($46,061) but also technical colleges across Georgia—schools that typically charge lower tuition. The first-year salary of $29,031 barely covers basic living expenses, and even after four years, earnings inch up to just $31,106.

The debt picture compounds the problem. While $25,072 isn't catastrophic, it's disproportionate given the weak earnings potential. That 0.86 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates owe nearly a full year's salary, creating real payment pressure on entry-level medical assisting wages. With 82% of students receiving Pell grants, most families here can't afford to subsidize the shortfall between expectations and reality.

Georgia offers better alternatives. Technical colleges like Chattahoochee Tech deliver similar credentials with outcomes closer to the state median of $40,110—a $10,000 annual difference that accumulates to hundreds of thousands over a career. Unless there are compelling reasons specific to location or scheduling, this program represents a tough value proposition when stronger options exist across the state.