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West Georgia Technical College

Public Waco, GA · Rural · Southeast · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
33%
Graduation Rate
$35,479
Earnings (10yr)
$2,457
Net Price
5,163
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Overview

West Georgia Technical College has a net price of just $2,457, making it one of the most affordable options for students in Georgia. This low cost helps to ease the financial burden on students seeking vocational training and education.

According to Opportunity Insights data, West Georgia Technical College serves a diverse student body, with 41% of students receiving Pell Grants. This indicates a commitment to accessibility for low-income students. However, the college’s graduation rate stands at 33%, which suggests that many students face challenges in completing their programs.

Graduates of West Georgia Technical College earn a median salary of $35,479 within ten years of completing their studies. With a median debt of $11,110, graduates find themselves in a manageable financial position relative to their earnings. Students who thrive here are often those pursuing careers in health professions and technical fields, where practical skills and certifications can lead to stable employment.

Rankings

How West Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation33%Earnings 10yr$35KNet Price$2KRetention58%Median Debt$11KPell Grant Rate41%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$1K$0-30K$2K$30-48K$4K$48-75K$9K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1711.3%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%503.0%MOBILITY86.08%

Cost & Financial Aid

$3,410
In-State Tuition
$5,978
Out-of-State
$2,457
Avg Net Price
$11,110
Median Debt
41%
Pell Grant Rate
12%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

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

Graduate Outcomes

$32,803
6 Years After Entry
$33,702
8 Years
$35,479
10 Years
0.31x
Debt-to-Earnings
42%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$32,803 6yr $33,702 8yr $35,479 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

86.08%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
503.0%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1711.3%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$63,000
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

0.73
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.02
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
4.4%
Volunteering Rate
0.97
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 58%
Full-Time Faculty 35%
Faculty Salary (mo) $4,515
Diversity Index 0.65
First-Gen Students 48%

Top Programs

Health Professions 19%
Culinary & Personal Services 15%
Precision Production 14%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 12%
Business & Marketing 10%
Humanities 8%
Transportation 7%
Computer Science & IT 3%

Quick Facts

Setting Rural
Region Southeast
Accreditor Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Predominant Degree Certificate

Student Body

Female
68%
White
45%
Hispanic
12%
Black
36%
Asian
1%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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