Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Herzing University-Atlanta

Herzing University-Atlanta's Allied Health and Medical Assisting program underperforms most alternatives in Georgia, ranking in just the 25th percentile statewide. Graduates earn around $34,000—about $6,000 less than the typical Georgia program and $3,000 below the national median. More concerning, these earnings show no growth between year one and year four, suggesting limited career advancement. Meanwhile, graduates carry $29,500 in debt, which ranks worse than 95% of similar programs nationally.

The debt burden here matters significantly. At nearly 90% of first-year earnings, it's among the highest ratios you'll find for this field. Compare that reality to Georgia's technical colleges: Dalton State and Athens Tech graduates earn $46,000-$59,000 with similar or lower debt loads. Even accounting for Herzing's high Pell grant population (68% of students), these numbers don't justify the premium cost over public alternatives.

For a family considering medical assisting programs in Georgia, this one presents poor value. Your student would likely fare better at a state technical college, graduating with less debt and stronger earning potential. If Herzing is the only accessible option due to scheduling or location, understand you're paying significantly more for outcomes that lag behind what most Georgia programs deliver.