Health and Medical Administrative Services at Miller-Motte College-Augusta

Miller-Motte College-Augusta's health administration program faces a serious debt problem that should concern any parent. Students leave with $33,597 in debt—higher than 90% of similar programs nationally—while earning just $28,511 their first year. That 1.18 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates carry more debt than their entire first year's salary, and earnings actually slip slightly over the next few years rather than growing.

The comparison to other Georgia programs tells the story clearly. While this program ranks near the middle statewide (40th percentile), top technical colleges like Ogeechee and West Georgia Tech produce graduates earning $32,000-$37,000 with similar or lower debt loads. Even the state median of $30,551 outpaces Miller-Motte by over $2,000 annually. With 73% of students receiving Pell grants, many families here are already financially vulnerable—making that debt burden especially risky.

For families considering this program, the math is straightforward: you're taking on above-average debt for below-average outcomes in a field where better options exist nearby. Georgia's technical college system offers multiple health administration programs with stronger earnings potential and more manageable debt. Unless there are compelling geographic or scheduling constraints, exploring those alternatives would likely provide a more secure financial foundation for your student's career.