How much money do Georgia Piedmont Technical College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $24,100 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $28,400 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 Piedmont Technical College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants with a median starting salary of $38,200 followed by Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) paying $38,100 and Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management graduates who have a median starting income of $34,700 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Georgia Piedmont 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 |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $38,200 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Associate's Degree) | $38,100 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Associate's Degree) | $34,700 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $32,800 |
| Ground Transportation (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $30,700 |
| Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $30,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services (Associate's Degree) | $29,700 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $28,900 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $28,200 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degree) | $23,300 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Associate's Degree) | $18,600 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $13,000 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=244446 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Georgia Piedmont Technical College.