Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee

Median Earnings (1yr)

$22,518

14th percentile

40th percentile in Georgia

Median Debt

$9,408

9% below national median

Analysis

The limited data available (fewer than 30 graduates) should make you cautious, but what we can see suggests this program underperforms significantly. Graduates earn $22,518 their first year—putting them in just the 14th percentile nationally and well below Georgia's state median of $26,061. More troubling: the state's top performers like Gwinnett Technical College produce graduates earning nearly double at $41,337, and even the median Georgia program delivers $26,000. That's a $3,500 gap that compounds over time.

The debt load of $9,408 is actually lower than Georgia's typical $20,822 for these programs, which helps explain why the debt-to-earnings ratio stays reasonable at 0.42. However, starting at $22,500 in metro Atlanta—where cost of living isn't cheap—means tight budgets even without heavy debt. The high Pell grant participation (57%) suggests many students here are banking on this certificate to improve their economic situation, but the earnings data indicates they'd likely do better at one of Georgia's technical colleges.

If your child is set on healthcare administration in Georgia, explore the state's technical college system first. Those programs consistently deliver stronger outcomes at similar or lower debt levels, and the earning gap is substantial enough to matter over a career.

Where Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Georgia

Health and Medical Administrative Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (39 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Interactive College of Technology-ChambleeChamblee	$11,330	$22,518	—	$9,408	0.42
Gwinnett Technical CollegeLawrenceville	$3,356	$41,337	$49,199	$21,961	0.53
Augusta Technical CollegeAugusta	$4,022	$34,351	—	—	—
West Georgia Technical CollegeWaco	$3,122	$33,159	—	—	—
Gwinnett College-Marietta CampusMarietta	—	$32,973	$25,702	$20,822	0.63
Gwinnett College-LilburnLilburn	$10,850	$30,188	$29,824	—	—
National Median	—	$27,783	—	$10,372	0.37

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with health and medical administrative services graduates

Information Security Analysts

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

$124,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Medical and Health Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

$117,960/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Administrative Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Facilities Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Security Managers

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

$103,960/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Computer Programmers

Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

$98,670/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Compliance Officers

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

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.