Median Earnings (1yr)
$33,883
89th percentile
60th percentile in Georgia
Median Debt
$14,323
28% below national median

Analysis

Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee's business operations program delivers something unusual: graduates earning $33,883 their first year while carrying just $14,323 in debt—a 0.42 ratio that suggests you're paying about 5 months of salary for two years of education. While the small sample size means these numbers could shift with more data, they currently place this program in the 89th percentile nationally for earnings, significantly above the $28,691 typical for associate's programs in business operations.

The Georgia picture adds important nuance. This program matches the state median exactly for both earnings and debt, landing in the 60th percentile among the 27 Georgia schools offering this degree. In other words, it's exceptional compared to business operations programs nationwide, but middle-of-the-pack within Georgia. Georgia Northwestern Technical College graduates earn about $1,100 more annually, though debt levels aren't drastically different across the top Georgia programs.

For families where a short-term credential makes sense—particularly the 57% of students here receiving Pell grants—this represents a reasonable path to immediate employment without crushing debt. The concern is the small graduating class, which makes it harder to assess whether these outcomes are reliable or represent a lucky cohort. If your child needs to work quickly and can verify current job placement rates, this program's debt load is manageable enough to justify the risk.

Where Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all business operations support and assistant services associates's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Georgia

Business Operations Support and Assistant Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (27 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Interactive College of Technology-ChambleeChamblee$11,330$33,883$14,3230.42
Georgia Northwestern Technical CollegeRome$3,132$34,998$23,292
Interactive College of Technology-MorrowMorrow$11,210$33,883$14,3230.42
Interactive College of Technology-GainesvilleGainesville$11,210$33,883$14,3230.42
Gwinnett Technical CollegeLawrenceville$3,356$29,578$31,658$16,2500.55
National Median$28,691$20,0000.70

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with business operations support and assistant services graduates

Procurement Clerks

Compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.

$48,650/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks

Process new insurance policies, modifications to existing policies, and claims forms. Obtain information from policyholders to verify the accuracy and completeness of information on claims forms, applications and related documents, and company records. Update existing policies and company records to reflect changes requested by policyholders and insurance company representatives.

$48,650/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, and handling information requests, as well as performing routine administrative functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff.

$47,460/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Perform routine administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.

$47,460/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems.

$46,120/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Correspondence Clerks

Compose letters or electronic correspondence in reply to requests for merchandise, damage claims, credit and other information, delinquent accounts, incorrect billings, or unsatisfactory services. Duties may include gathering data to formulate reply and preparing correspondence.

$43,730/yrJobs growth:

File Clerks

File correspondence, cards, invoices, receipts, and other records in alphabetical or numerical order or according to the filing system used. Locate and remove material from file when requested.

$43,730/yrJobs growth:

Order Clerks

Receive and process incoming orders for materials, merchandise, classified ads, or services such as repairs, installations, or rental of facilities. Generally receives orders via mail, phone, fax, or other electronic means. Duties include informing customers of receipt, prices, shipping dates, and delays; preparing contracts; and handling complaints.

$43,730/yrJobs growth:

Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping

Compile and keep personnel records. Record data for each employee, such as address, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports, and date of and reason for termination. May prepare reports for employment records, file employment records, or search employee files and furnish information to authorized persons.

$43,730/yrJobs growth:

Office Clerks, General

Perform duties too varied and diverse to be classified in any specific office clerical occupation, requiring knowledge of office systems and procedures. Clerical duties may be assigned in accordance with the office procedures of individual establishments and may include a combination of answering telephones, bookkeeping, typing or word processing, office machine operation, and filing.

$43,630/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Customer Service Representatives

Interact with customers to provide basic or scripted information in response to routine inquiries about products and services. May handle and resolve general complaints. Excludes individuals whose duties are primarily installation, sales, repair, and technical support.

$42,830/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Receptionists and Information Clerks

Answer inquiries and provide information to the general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties regarding activities conducted at establishment and location of departments, offices, and employees within the organization.

$37,230/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent
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 Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee, approximately 57% 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.