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

This program presents significant financial challenges that should give families pause. With first-year earnings of $22,506, graduates earn substantially less than both the national median ($27,783) and Georgia state median ($26,061) for similar programs, placing it in just the 14th percentile nationally. While it performs somewhat better within Georgia (40th percentile), that's largely because the state has many underperforming programs in this field.

The debt picture is equally concerning. At $23,859, student debt is more than double the national median ($10,372) for this program type, though it's closer to Georgia's inflated state median ($20,822). With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.06, graduates essentially owe their entire first year's salary. Minimal earnings growth of just 7% over four years means this financial burden will persist. Comparing to top Georgia performers is sobering—Gwinnett Technical College graduates earn nearly double at $41,337, while Augusta Technical College (also in Augusta) produces graduates earning $34,351.

The bottom line: this program saddles students with high debt for below-average earnings in a field where much better options exist. Given that 73% of students receive Pell grants, this represents a particularly poor value for families who can least afford it. Consider Augusta Technical College or other technical colleges that deliver far stronger returns on investment in the same geographic area.