How much money do Atlanta Technical College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $20,700 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $24,500 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 Atlanta Area Tech graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions with a median starting salary of $36,800 followed by Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services paying $33,000 and Health and Medical Administrative Services graduates who have a median starting income of $29,000 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Atlanta 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 |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $36,800 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $33,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) | $29,000 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $28,800 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $25,400 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $24,500 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $23,200 |
| Carpenters (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $21,900 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Associate's Degree) | $17,600 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $14,700 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=138840 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Atlanta Technical College.