Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 34.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $35,759
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $6,421
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 20:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 29.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $68/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies. | Associate | $57,318 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $49,787 | $6,825 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $45,816 | $8,370 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology. | Associate | $45,529 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Certificate | $40,406 | |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $36,848 | |
| Precision Metal Working. | Certificate | $35,861 | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Certificate | $34,704 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate | $33,993 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Certificate | $33,565 | |
| Ground Transportation. | Certificate | $32,925 | |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $32,035 | $6,698 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate | $30,988 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate | $30,771 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | Certificate | $29,809 |
Outcomes Overview
Georgia Northwestern Technical College graduates enter the workforce with manageable debt loads relative to their earning potential. The median debt of $6,421 represents just 18% of first-year earnings of $36,365. Monthly loan payments of $68 consume only 2.2% of typical graduate income. The college's 95.1% employment rate reflects strong demand for skilled technicians in manufacturing, healthcare, and construction throughout northwest Georgia. Earnings climb to $39,311 within five years as graduates advance in their technical fields. The low debt-to-income ratio combined with high employment rates creates favorable conditions for financial stability. This represents a strong return on investment for career-focused technical training.