Business Administration, Management and Operations at Miller-Motte College-Augusta

The numbers here tell a difficult story: graduates earn $23,907 in their first year while carrying $30,649 in debt—meaning they owe more than they make annually. Even four years out, earnings only reach $26,516, still well below what graduates need to comfortably manage that debt load. At the 5th percentile nationally for both earnings and debt burden, this program ranks among the most challenging outcomes for associate-level business programs in the country.

Georgia context makes this even starker. While this program sits at the 25th percentile statewide—meaning three-quarters of Georgia business programs produce better results—the gap is substantial. The state median for this degree is $29,960, and graduates from Georgia's technical colleges regularly earn $35,000-$45,000 in similar roles. West Georgia Technical College graduates, for instance, earn nearly double what Miller-Motte graduates make. The $30,649 debt also exceeds the state median by $7,700, compounding the disadvantage.

For a family considering this investment, the math is concerning. A graduate would need to dedicate roughly 18% of their gross income just to standard student loan payments—a burden that makes building financial stability extremely difficult. Given that 73% of students here receive Pell grants, many families are already financially stretched. Georgia's technical college system offers substantially better outcomes at this degree level, making them worth serious consideration before committing to this path.