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Middle Georgia State University
Macon, Georgia · Public university · Training programs available:
Address: 100 University Parkway, Macon, GA 31206 · Phone: (478) 471-2700 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Middle Georgia State University is a public trade and career school in Macon, Georgia, offering aviation maintenance (A&P) and medical assistant programs, accredited by SACS and other bodies.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt at Middle Georgia State University is $19,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,863; the campus completion rate is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for Middle Georgia State University in federal data; the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, and 42.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | $47,240 | $75,640 | $98,300 |
| Medical assistants | $34,270 | $41,600 | $46,870 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Georgia (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 35 | not reported | $48,041 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 2–4 years | 29 | not reported | not reported | $11,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 16 | $42,569 | $37,568 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | $48,041 | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Middle Georgia State University is a public university located in Macon, Georgia, serving a midsize city area. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. Middle Georgia State University holds accreditation from several bodies, including the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and others depending on program. Among its trade and career offerings, the campus awards the most credentials in Aviation maintenance (A&P) schools (65 completions) and Medical assistant programs (16 completions), with 4 total program families tracked and 81 trade completers overall out of an undergraduate enrollment of 6,574.
Federal data shows a state average completion rate of 49.7%, though this campus's specific completion rate and comparison to that state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $19,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,863. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 42.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student population qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students interested in aviation maintenance or medical assistant training within a larger public university setting, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data, so career changers should confirm scheduling and format directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, prospective students can check with the listed accreditors or review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Middle Georgia State University's top trade programs are Aviation maintenance (A&P) schools (65 completions) and Medical assistant programs (16 completions), across 4 tracked program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Accreditors include the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus-specific completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 49.7%. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for more detail.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $19,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,863, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (478) 471-2700 or visit https://www.mga.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Middle Georgia State University is a public institution, which can affect tuition rates, funding, and the way financial aid packages are structured compared with private schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the listed accrediting bodies and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?482158.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program length or format, so fit for adult career changers is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to discuss scheduling options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for program-specific requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Middle Georgia State University at (478) 471-2700 or through its website at https://www.mga.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare institutions directly.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.