Computer and Information Sciences at Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee

Is a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.51 good or bad for a tech associate's degree? That depends on where you're comparing. Nationally, peer programs in computer science at this level suggest first-year earnings around $35,760 with typical debt of $14,932—a ratio of 0.42. Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee's estimated debt load runs about $3,500 higher, which means graduates would need roughly three to four months of additional earnings just to reach the national baseline for this credential.

The Georgia picture makes this more complicated. Similar programs in the state typically produce first-year earnings of $42,285—nearly $7,000 more than what comparable programs nationally generate. If Interactive's actual outcomes track closer to Georgia norms than national ones, the higher debt becomes more manageable. But that's speculative. What we know is that Georgia's reported tech programs show stronger earnings potential than the national pool used to estimate these figures.

For families considering this program, the core question is whether Interactive's training translates to the stronger Georgia tech market or merely matches weaker national outcomes. With 57% of students receiving Pell grants, many families here are working with tight budgets where a few thousand dollars in extra debt matters substantially. Without actual graduate outcomes from this campus, you're essentially betting that their specific training leads to the higher Georgia earnings rather than the lower national baseline.