Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GA · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Valdosta, Georgia, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 2,887 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $30,864 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 47.4%. The average net price after financial aid is $614 per year. The most popular programs include Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Practical Nursing, Ground Transportation, Machinist, and Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$30,864
Graduation Rate
47.4%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$614
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
50.27x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,887
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
63.2%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,480
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,048
Pell Grant Rate
45.1%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$0 (net grant surplus of $12)
Income $30K–$48K
$0 (net grant surplus of $258)
Income $48K–$75K
$2,355
Student Demographics
Women
65.9%
White
40.7%
Black
42.7%
Hispanic
11.6%
Asian
0.4%
Two or More Races
3.8%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
23.6%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA), Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- Council on Occupational Education — Institutional Accreditation (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 (18)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | Not reported | 57 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 30 |
| Registered Nursing | $83,348 | 29 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 22 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 14 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 12 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | Not reported | 12 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 9 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 8 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 6 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Ophthalmic & Optometric Support | Not reported | 5 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 5 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 4 |
| Data Processing | Not reported | 3 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (29)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $28,312 | 359 |
| Practical Nursing | $42,965 | 269 |
| Ground Transportation | $46,548 | 255 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 225 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 135 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 100 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 85 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $58,691 | 77 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 69 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 42 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 36 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 30 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 25 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 25 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 18 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 16 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 15 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 14 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 14 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 13 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 12 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 12 |
| Ophthalmic & Optometric Support | Not reported | 12 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 12 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 9 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 5 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 3 |
Show 5 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Horticulture | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Associate | 2 |
| Accounting | Associate | 2 |
| Data Processing | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Building Construction | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Georgia
- Most Affordable Colleges
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Georgia
- Most Affordable Colleges in Georgia
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