Business Operations Support and Assistant Services at Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee

Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee's Business Operations certificate starts strong but shows troubling momentum—graduates earn nearly $29,000 in their first year, beating three-quarters of similar programs nationwide, yet see their income drop 13% by year four to under $25,000. This reversal is unusual for a credential designed to provide immediate, stable workplace skills. The roughly $7,700 in debt is modest and manageable at first-year earnings, but becomes less comfortable as income declines rather than grows.

The Georgia comparison reveals this program matches the state median exactly for both earnings and debt, essentially performing as expected within the state. However, parents should note that even the top Business Operations programs in Georgia (including ICT's sister campuses) show identical first-year earnings, suggesting a ceiling effect in this field across the state rather than variation in program quality. With 57% of students receiving Pell grants, ICT-Chamblee clearly serves students who need affordable pathways, and the debt load reflects that sensitivity.

The shrinking earnings pattern demands explanation—is this certificate better suited as a stepping stone to further education rather than a terminal credential? Given the small sample size, these numbers could shift considerably, but the current data suggests this works best for students who need quick workforce entry and plan to continue their education, not those banking on income growth from this certificate alone.