Health and Medical Administrative Services at Herzing University-Atlanta

Herzing University-Atlanta's graduates from this program earn slightly above Georgia's median for medical administrative certificates, but there's a significant catch: they carry more than twice the national typical debt load. While $22,135 might not sound crushing, it's concerning when paired with earnings that hover around $27,000 and actually dip slightly by year four rather than growing.

The state comparison reveals why this matters: several Georgia technical colleges produce graduates earning $30,000-$41,000 in the same field, often with lower debt burdens. That 60th percentile ranking in Georgia means this program is middle-of-the-pack when stronger, more affordable options exist nearby. The fact that 68% of Herzing students receive Pell grants makes this debt burden particularly impactful—these are students who can least afford to carry excess debt into modest-earning careers.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.79 means graduates start with debt equal to roughly 80% of their first year's salary. For a certificate program that should provide quick workforce entry with minimal debt, this reverses the value proposition. Unless Herzing offers specific connections or placement advantages in Atlanta's healthcare administration market that justify the premium, families should seriously explore the technical college alternatives that deliver better earnings outcomes at lower cost.