by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Georgia Northwestern Technical College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 6,760 undergraduate (6,760 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at Georgia Northwestern Technical College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 3,380 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 362 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | 318 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 276 |
| Precision Metal Working. | 269 |
These majors at Georgia Northwestern Technical College report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | $53,900 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $53,157 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | $48,134 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $44,454 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $35,839 |
The majors at Georgia Northwestern Technical College are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 3,380 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. · Medical Office Assistant/Specialist. · Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator. · Health/Health Care Administration/Management. · Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. |
276 | $35,673 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 155 | $25,132 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Surgical Technology/Technologist. · Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician. · Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. · Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist. |
132 | $44,454 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Medical/Clinical Assistant. · Lactation Consultant. · Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other. |
117 | $22,150 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. · Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. |
35 | $33,342 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Assisting/Assistant. |
28 | $23,622 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist. |
22 | NA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
16 | $53,157 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. · Operations Management and Supervision. |
362 | $35,839 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry. · Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. · Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation. |
107 | $18,703 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. |
72 | NA |
| Human Resources Management and Services. ↳ Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. |
64 | NA |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
41 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
318 | $48,134 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician. · Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician. · Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician. · Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. |
184 | $28,415 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
72 | $35,676 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician. |
31 | NA |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other. | 11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. ↳ Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. · Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist. |
241 | $14,544 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Culinary Arts/Chef Training. · Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant. · Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager. |
47 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist. · Machine Shop Technology/Assistant. · Tool and Die Technology/Technician. |
269 | $32,627 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. · Network and System Administration/Administrator. |
103 | NA |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. |
20 | NA |
| Data Processing. ↳ Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician. |
19 | NA |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications. ↳ Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. · Child Care and Support Services Management. |
132 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Instrumentation Technology/Technician. · Robotics Technology/Technician. · Automation Engineer Technology/Technician. |
71 | $53,900 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. · Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General. · Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD. |
48 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. · Criminal Justice/Police Science. |
99 | $34,835 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation. ↳ Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. |
68 | $35,067 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
55 | $17,891 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. |
28 | NA |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. ↳ Building/Construction Site Management/Manager. |
22 | NA |
| Carpenters. ↳ Carpentry/Carpenter. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. ↳ Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing. |
32 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. ↳ Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General. · Landscaping and Groundskeeping. · Plant Nursery Operations and Management. |
25 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. ↳ Social Work, Other. |
24 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Chemical Technology/Technician. |
1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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