Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Savannah Technical College

Savannah Technical College's medical assisting program starts strong with graduates earning $31,665 in year one—outperforming 80% of similar programs nationally. However, the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these figures could shift significantly with more data, and there's a troubling pattern: earnings drop to $28,094 by year four, an 11% decline that's unusual for healthcare credentials.

Within Georgia's competitive landscape, this program sits solidly in the middle at the 60th percentile. Several technical colleges in the state deliver better outcomes—Southern Crescent and Lanier both see their grads earning over $31,000 even four years out. The debt load of $10,600 is manageable relative to first-year earnings, but you're essentially borrowing to fund what becomes a $28,000 annual salary after a few years. For context, that's only about $1,000 more than the Georgia median for this credential.

The program serves a population where nearly half receive Pell grants, suggesting it provides access to students who need it most. But the earnings trajectory raises questions about advancement opportunities or whether graduates move into different roles over time. If your child is committed to staying in the Savannah area and values the accessibility of a technical college, this works. If they have flexibility, programs like Southern Crescent or Lanier appear to offer more stable long-term earnings potential.