Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Gwinnett College-Marietta Campus

Median Earnings (1yr)

$27,457

52nd percentile

60th percentile in Georgia

Median Debt

$12,406

31% above national median

Analysis

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.

Where Gwinnett College-Marietta Campus Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all allied health and medical assisting services certificate's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Gwinnett College-Marietta Campus graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Gwinnett College-Marietta Campus	$27,457	$26,475	-4%
Lanier Technical College	$31,805	$30,510	-4%
Coastal Pines Technical College	$26,936	$30,159	+12%
Gwinnett College-Lilburn	$28,902	$29,992	+4%
Herzing University-Atlanta	$30,106	$29,950	-1%

Compare to Similar Programs in Georgia

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (37 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Gwinnett College-Marietta CampusMarietta	—	$27,457	$26,475	$12,406	0.45
Southern Crescent Technical CollegeGriffin	$3,126	$33,676	$28,118	$13,482	0.40
Lanier Technical CollegeGainesville	$3,716	$31,805	$30,510	—	—
Savannah Technical CollegeSavannah	$3,072	$31,665	$28,094	$10,600	0.33
Lincoln College of Technology-MariettaMarietta	—	$30,787	$29,689	$10,916	0.35
Herzing University-AtlantaAtlanta	$13,420	$30,106	$29,950	$24,721	0.82
National Median	—	$27,186	—	$9,500	0.35

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with allied health and medical assisting services graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.

$66,050/yrJobs growth:

Surgical Technologists

Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

$62,480/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Physical Therapist Assistants

Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.

$60,050/yrJobs growth:

Medical Assistants

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

$44,200/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Pharmacy Technicians

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

$43,460/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Histology Technicians

Prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist with research studies.

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

All health technologists and technicians not listed separately.

Neurodiagnostic Technologists

Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms. May perform nerve conduction studies.

Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. Provide instruction and supervision to other ophthalmic personnel. Assist with minor surgical procedures, applying aseptic techniques and preparing instruments. May perform eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct patients in care and use of corrective lenses.

Healthcare Support Workers, All Other

All healthcare support workers not listed separately.

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 Gwinnett College-Marietta Campus, approximately 63% 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.