Median Earnings (1yr)
$20,208
5th percentile (40th in GA)
Est. Median Debt
$12,165
Est. from national median (34 programs)
Sample Size
22
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Wiregrass Georgia Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College graduates earn $20k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions 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

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (20 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College$20,208$26,806$12,165*
Atlanta Technical College$21,444$36,591$10,877*0.51
National Median$31,071$10,866*0.35
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Programs in Georgia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Georgia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta
$3,164$21,444$10,877

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 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, approximately 39% 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.