Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Woodruff Medical and Wellness Training

Median Earnings (1yr)

$18,967

5th percentile

10th percentile in Georgia

Median Debt

$9,104

4% below national median

Analysis

Woodruff Medical graduates are earning roughly $9,000 less than typical allied health certificate holders in Georgia—a significant gap that places this program in the bottom 10% statewide. While the debt load is relatively modest at $9,104, graduates start at just $18,967, which is barely above minimum wage for full-time work. Compare this to nearby Southern Crescent Technical College, where similar certificate holders earn $33,676, or even the state median of $27,457.

The earnings trajectory does improve 17% over four years, reaching $22,093, but that still leaves graduates well behind their peers. With 64% of students receiving Pell grants, this program primarily serves students who can least afford a weak return on investment. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.48 isn't catastrophic, but when your starting salary is this low, even $9,000 in debt takes longer to pay off than it should.

Georgia has 37 programs in this field, and most deliver substantially better outcomes. Parents should ask pointed questions about why this program's graduates earn so much less than peers at other Georgia technical colleges—whether it's job placement support, credential recognition by employers, or training quality. At these earnings levels, students might be better served by one of the higher-performing technical colleges in the state system.

Where Woodruff Medical and Wellness Training Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Woodruff Medical and Wellness Training graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Woodruff Medical and Wellness Training	$18,967	$22,093	+16%
Lanier Technical College	$31,805	$30,510	-4%
Coastal Pines Technical College	$26,936	$30,159	+12%
Gwinnett College-Lilburn	$28,902	$29,992	+4%
Herzing University-Atlanta	$30,106	$29,950	-1%

Compare to Similar Programs in Georgia

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (37 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Woodruff Medical and Wellness TrainingTucker	—	$18,967	$22,093	$9,104	0.48
Southern Crescent Technical CollegeGriffin	$3,126	$33,676	$28,118	$13,482	0.40
Lanier Technical CollegeGainesville	$3,716	$31,805	$30,510	—	—
Savannah Technical CollegeSavannah	$3,072	$31,665	$28,094	$10,600	0.33
Lincoln College of Technology-MariettaMarietta	—	$30,787	$29,689	$10,916	0.35
Herzing University-AtlantaAtlanta	$13,420	$30,106	$29,950	$24,721	0.82
National Median	—	$27,186	—	$9,500	0.35

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with allied health and medical assisting services graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.

$66,050/yrJobs growth:

Surgical Technologists

Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

$62,480/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Physical Therapist Assistants

Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.

$60,050/yrJobs growth:

Medical Assistants

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

$44,200/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Pharmacy Technicians

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

$43,460/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Histology Technicians

Prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist with research studies.

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

All health technologists and technicians not listed separately.

Neurodiagnostic Technologists

Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms. May perform nerve conduction studies.

Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. Provide instruction and supervision to other ophthalmic personnel. Assist with minor surgical procedures, applying aseptic techniques and preparing instruments. May perform eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct patients in care and use of corrective lenses.

Healthcare Support Workers, All Other

All healthcare support workers not listed separately.

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 Woodruff Medical and Wellness Training, approximately 64% 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.