How much money do Georgia Northwestern Technical College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $24,700 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $27,200 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 Georgia Northwestern 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 $51,800 followed by Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies paying $51,700 and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions graduates who have a median starting income of $43,900 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Georgia Northwestern 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) | $51,800 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies (Associate's Degree) | $51,700 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $43,900 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $38,700 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $34,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $33,200 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) | $32,300 |
| Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $31,700 |
| Ground Transportation (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $31,000 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $30,800 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $29,700 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $29,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degree) | $28,400 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $26,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $22,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $19,900 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $19,700 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Associate's Degree) | $12,800 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $11,000 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139384 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Georgia Northwestern Technical College.