How much money do Athens Technical College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $25,000 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $31,000 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Athens Technical College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $56,000 followed by Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services paying $44,900 and Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies graduates who have a median starting income of $30,800 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Athens Technical College graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) | $56,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $44,900 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $30,800 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $27,700 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $23,300 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $23,300 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $15,500 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=246813 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Athens Technical College.