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

Interactive College of Technology-Gainesville's certificate program starts strong but then graduates see their earnings drop by 13% over four years—from $28,797 to $24,964. While the initial salary beats 80% of similar programs nationally and matches Georgia's median, that backward slide is concerning for a credential meant to launch careers.

The debt picture offers some relief: at $7,721, it's nearly $2,000 below the national average and represents just 27% of first-year earnings. For a predominantly Pell-eligible student body (70%), this manageable debt load matters. However, the earnings decline means graduates may find themselves with less financial breathing room than expected by year four, when they should be advancing rather than backsliding.

Important caveat: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, so individual outcomes could vary significantly. The certificate does match what other Interactive College campuses report, suggesting consistency across locations. If your child chooses this path, have serious conversations about why earnings might decline—whether it's graduates switching to part-time work, leaving the field, or hitting a ceiling in administrative roles. The low debt makes this a relatively safe bet for trying out business support work, but it's not a program that appears to build toward significant career growth.