West Georgia Technical College

Waco, GA · Public · Associate degree-granting

West Georgia Technical College, based in Waco, Georgia, is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 5,163 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $35,479 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 33.0%. Mmedian graduate debt is $11,110, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.19x. The average net price after financial aid is $2,457 per year. The most popular programs include Machinist, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Ground Transportation, Practical Nursing, and Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$35,479
Graduation Rate
33.0%
Median Debt
$11,110
Average Net Price
$2,457
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
14.44x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.19x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
5,163
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
57.8%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$3,410
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,978
Pell Grant Rate
41.5%
Federal Loan Rate
12.3%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$1,311
Income $30K–$48K
$1,655
Income $48K–$75K
$4,394
Income $110K+
$9,102

Student Demographics

Women
67.9%
White
44.9%
Black
36.2%
Hispanic
12.0%
Asian
1.1%
Two or More Races
4.7%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
30.4%

Accreditations

Programs (52)

Associate (19)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Registered Nursing $93,886 44
Business Administration & Management $52,202 44
Health Services Administration Not reported 30
Computer & Information Systems Security $48,382 29
Teacher Education $32,604 27
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $58,535 23
Industrial Production Technology Not reported 22
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 20
Accounting Not reported 19
Data Processing Not reported 17
Engineering Technology Not reported 13
Dental Support Services $67,871 13
Marketing Not reported 13
Computer Programming Not reported 11
Clinical Laboratory Science Not reported 10
Fire Protection Not reported 8
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 7
Business Operations Not reported 5
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 4

Undergraduate Certificate (29)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Machinist $45,876 328
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services $20,155 274
Ground Transportation $46,022 194
Practical Nursing $36,888 149
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair $41,547 145
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 117
Heating & Air Conditioning $43,377 97
Health Services Administration Not reported 81
Dental Support Services $29,194 76
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians $69,981 68
Accounting Not reported 48
Business Operations Not reported 42
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 40
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 39
Human Resources Management Not reported 37
Electrical & Power Transmission Not reported 34
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $34,424 31
Business Administration & Management Not reported 28
Electrical Equipment Repair Not reported 27
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $55,652 25
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians Not reported 19
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 18
Computer & Information Systems Security Not reported 17
Clinical Laboratory Science $33,709 17
Security & Protective Services Not reported 14
Industrial Production Technology Not reported 12
Entrepreneurship Not reported 11
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other Not reported 6
Data Processing Not reported 4
Show 4 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Teacher Education Undergraduate Certificate 2
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Associate 2
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate Certificate 1
Electrical Equipment Repair Associate 1

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