How much money do North Georgia Technical College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $21,300 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $23,900 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 North Georgia 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 $53,800 followed by Precision Metal Working paying $36,400 and Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates who have a median starting income of $34,400 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for North Georgia 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) | $53,800 |
| Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $36,400 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $34,400 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $34,000 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $28,400 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degree) | $25,100 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $23,800 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services (Associate's Degree) | $23,600 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $21,600 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $14,600 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=140678 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for North Georgia Technical College.