Helms College
Augusta, Georgia · Private, nonprofit · 183 undergraduates
Of 4 programs with reported earnings, 1 leave graduates out-earning a typical Georgia high-school graduate (about $33,813/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 1 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $25,130 |
| $30k to $48k | $24,250 |
| $48k to $75k | $24,529 |
| $75k to $110k | $30,291 |
| $110k and up | $30,291 |
| All families (average) | $25,358 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $32,439 | -$1,374 | falls short | $12,715 | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $30,326 | -$3,487 | falls short | $9,289 | n/a |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $38,154 | +$4,341 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 4.6 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $22,206 | -$11,607 | falls short | $6,788 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 67% of students receive Pell grants · 36% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.