Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 54.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 62.7%
- Retention Rate
- 70.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $61,511
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $16,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 60.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $170/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $72,650 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering. | Bachelor | $67,660 | $27,974 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $62,012 | $16,000 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Associate | $61,020 | $17,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $59,417 | |
| Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $54,252 | $14,590 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $54,109 | $16,000 |
| Precision Metal Working. | Associate | $50,320 | $12,000 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. | Associate | $48,823 | $12,000 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Associate | $48,198 | $13,083 |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $48,041 | |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Associate | $47,260 | $20,000 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. | Associate | $47,260 | $16,242 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Associate | $43,922 | $12,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor | $43,798 |
Outcomes Overview
Dunwoody graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $16,000, well below national averages for four-year degrees. Monthly loan payments of $170 represent just 3.3% of typical first-year earnings of $53,909. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.24 signals manageable financial burden for technical careers. Employment rates hit 96.1%, reflecting strong demand for skilled technicians in automotive, construction, and manufacturing sectors. Earnings grow steadily from $53,909 after one year to $61,511 after ten years, typical for hands-on technical roles that prioritize immediate job readiness over long-term earning potential. The combination of low debt, high employment rates, and solid starting salaries creates a strong return on investment for students seeking practical career training.