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

Accounting associates's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (32 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Herzing University-Atlanta$40,029
Gwinnett Technical College$40,820$38,181$17,9190.44
Georgia Northwestern Technical College$39,265
West Georgia Technical College$28,346$31,769
North Georgia Technical College$26,968$34,722
Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee$26,189$23,396$13,5570.52
National Median$37,000$19,3540.52

Other Accounting Programs in Georgia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Georgia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville
$3,356$40,820$17,919
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome
$3,132$39,265
West Georgia Technical College
Waco
$3,122$28,346
North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville
$3,162$26,968
Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee
Chamblee
$11,330$26,189$13,557

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 Herzing University-Atlanta, approximately 68% 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.