Health and Medical Administrative Services at Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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
Programs in the upper-left quadrant (high earnings, low debt) offer the best value. Programs in the lower-right quadrant warrant careful consideration.
Earnings Distribution
How Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee graduates compare to all programs nationally
Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee graduates earn $23k, placing them in the 14th percentile of all health and medical administrative services certificate 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)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee | $22,518 | — | $9,408 | 0.42 |
| Gwinnett Technical College | $41,337 | $49,199 | $21,961 | 0.53 |
| Augusta Technical College | $34,351 | — | — | — |
| West Georgia Technical College | $33,159 | — | — | — |
| Gwinnett College-Marietta Campus | $32,973 | $25,702 | $20,822 | 0.63 |
| Gwinnett College-Lilburn | $30,188 | $29,824 | — | — |
| National Median | $27,783 | — | $10,372 | 0.37 |
Other Health and Medical Administrative Services Programs in Georgia
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Georgia schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwinnett Technical College Lawrenceville | $3,356 | $41,337 | $21,961 |
| Augusta Technical College Augusta | $4,022 | $34,351 | — |
| West Georgia Technical College Waco | $3,122 | $33,159 | — |
| Gwinnett College-Marietta Campus Marietta | — | $32,973 | $20,822 |
| Gwinnett College-Lilburn Lilburn | $10,850 | $30,188 | — |
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.