Median Earnings (1yr)
$22,506
14th percentile (40th in GA)
Median Debt
$23,859
130% above national median
Debt-to-Earnings
1.06
Elevated
Sample Size
582
Adequate data

Analysis

This program presents significant financial challenges that warrant serious consideration. With median starting earnings of $22,506, graduates earn substantially less than both the national median ($27,783) and Georgia state median ($26,061) for similar programs. More concerning, the program ranks in just the 14th percentile nationally and 40th percentile within Georgia, meaning most comparable programs deliver better outcomes.

The debt burden compounds these concerns. While the $23,859 median debt is actually higher than Georgia's median ($20,822) for this field, it creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.06—meaning graduates owe more than they'll earn in their first year. This is particularly troubling given that 84% of students receive Pell grants, indicating most families have limited financial resources. The modest 7% earnings growth over four years offers little relief from this financial pressure.

Georgia offers significantly better alternatives within the same field. Gwinnett Technical College graduates earn $41,337—nearly double this program's outcomes—while Augusta Technical and West Georgia Technical both exceed $33,000. Unless there are compelling geographic or scheduling constraints that make Miller-Motte the only viable option, families would be better served exploring these higher-performing programs that offer the same career preparation with substantially better financial returns.

Where Miller-Motte College-Macon Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all health and medical administrative services certificate's programs nationally

Miller-Motte College-MaconOther health and medical administrative services programs

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 Miller-Motte College-Macon graduates compare to all programs nationally

Miller-Motte College-Macon graduates earn $23k, placing them in the 14th percentile of all health and medical administrative services certificate programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Georgia

Health and Medical Administrative Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (39 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Miller-Motte College-Macon$22,506$24,165$23,8591.06
Gwinnett Technical College$41,337$49,199$21,9610.53
Augusta Technical College$34,351———
West Georgia Technical College$33,159———
Gwinnett College-Marietta Campus$32,973$25,702$20,8220.63
Gwinnett College-Lilburn$30,188$29,824——
National Median$27,783—$10,3720.37

Other Health and Medical Administrative Services Programs in Georgia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Georgia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (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 Miller-Motte College-Macon, approximately 84% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 582 graduates with reported earnings and 733 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.