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
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
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 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs in Georgia
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- Best ROI Colleges
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Georgia
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