Business Operations Support and Assistant Services at Gwinnett Technical College

This program carries a small sample size warning—fewer than 30 graduates—which means these numbers could shift significantly with more data. That said, the available picture shows earnings that lag behind most Georgia competitors while carrying higher debt than the state median.

At $29,578 in first-year earnings, graduates earn about $4,300 less than the Georgia median for this program. That's a meaningful gap when you're starting out, and it puts Gwinnett Tech in the 40th percentile statewide—below average despite performing above the national median. The debt load of $16,250 exceeds Georgia's typical $14,323 for this credential, creating a tighter financial squeeze in those early years. Four-year earnings of $31,658 show modest growth but still trail the state norm by over $2,000.

For parents weighing this option, the comparison to other Georgia programs is revealing. Several technical colleges produce graduates earning $33,000-$35,000 in similar roles—roughly 10-15% more than Gwinnett's median. Given that business operations roles are relatively consistent across institutions, that earnings difference matters. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.55 is manageable but not impressive. Unless location or specific program features make Gwinnett Tech the clear choice, exploring those higher-earning alternatives within Georgia's technical college system could mean a better financial start for the same type of work.