Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Herzing University-Atlanta

Median Earnings (1yr)

$30,106

70th percentile

60th percentile in Georgia

Median Debt

$24,721

160% above national median

Analysis

At just over $30,000 in first-year earnings, Herzing-Atlanta's medical assisting program performs solidly—landing in the 70th percentile nationally and 60th percentile in Georgia. The real issue is the price tag. At $24,721 in median debt, graduates borrow more than 2.5 times what students at other Georgia programs typically take on (state median: $10,916). This puts Herzing among the most expensive options in a field where several Georgia technical colleges deliver comparable or better outcomes with dramatically less debt. Southern Crescent Tech, for instance, gets graduates to $33,676 with far lower borrowing.

The flat earnings trajectory—essentially no growth from year one to year four—means graduates won't quickly outgrow that debt burden. With nearly 70% of Herzing-Atlanta students receiving Pell grants, this debt load hits a population that can least afford it. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.82 isn't catastrophic, but it's concerning when nearby technical colleges offer similar training at a fraction of the cost.

If your child is set on this field, Georgia's technical college system offers a much clearer path to affordability. Herzing's slightly higher admission selectivity and different campus environment might appeal to some families, but the financial premium is steep for outcomes that don't justify it.

Where Herzing University-Atlanta Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Herzing University-Atlanta 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
Herzing University-Atlanta	$30,106	$29,950	-1%
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%
North Georgia Technical College	$28,906	$29,700	+3%

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
Herzing University-AtlantaAtlanta	$13,420	$30,106	$29,950	$24,721	0.82
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
Central Georgia Technical CollegeWarner Robins	$3,180	$29,911	$26,695	—	—
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 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.

Sample Size: Based on 137 graduates with reported earnings and 178 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.