Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Gwinnett College-Marietta Campus

Gwinnett College-Marietta's Allied Health and Medical Assisting certificate delivers adequate short-term outcomes but falls significantly behind Georgia's stronger technical colleges. At $27,457, first-year earnings match the state median exactly (60th percentile in Georgia), which sounds reasonable until you consider that nearby Southern Crescent Technical College graduates earn $33,676—a $6,200 annual difference that compounds quickly. The $12,406 debt load is manageable and relatively low nationally, but graduates face essentially flat earnings over four years, with a slight decline to $26,475 by year four.

The concerning pattern here isn't catastrophic debt—it's the opportunity cost. For students primarily drawn from low-income backgrounds (63% receive Pell grants), choosing this program over a top-tier Georgia technical college means leaving substantial money on the table. The difference between Gwinnett's outcomes and schools like Lanier Technical or Savannah Technical represents 15-20% higher earning power that could make a real difference in financial stability.

With fewer than 30 graduates in this dataset, these numbers carry extra uncertainty. If you're considering this program, directly compare completion rates and job placement specifics with the technical colleges listed above. The modest debt won't sink anyone, but the middling earnings trajectory suggests better options exist within a short drive.