West Georgia Technical College

www.westgatech.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$2,568
7% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$3,323
After Financial Aid
2024 Enrolled Students
6,940
29.1% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
35.4%
195 Graduates

About

West Georgia Technical College is a higher education institution located in Haralson County, GA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at West Georgia Technical College were General Cosmetology (108 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (42 degrees), and Welding Technology (24 degrees).

In 2024, 2,559 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Georgia Technical College. 55.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,448 degrees), 2.06 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (703 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Georgia Technical College is $2,568, which is $−5,616 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at West Georgia Technical College is $2,568, which is $5,616 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $3,323.

In 2024, 84% of undergraduate students attending West Georgia Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,568
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at West Georgia Technical College was $2,568. The cost of tuition at West Georgia Technical College is $−5,616 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

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Average Net Price

$3,323
2024 Value
19.5%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 West Georgia Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,323. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of West Georgia Technical College grew by 19.5%.

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Other Student Expenses

$6,734
Room and Board
$1,153
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Georgia Technical College was of $6,734 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 18.4% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,153. The cost of books and supplies increased by 11.2% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

84%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
12%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at West Georgia Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 8.7% with respect to 2023, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

West Georgia Technical College had a total enrollment of 6,940 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at West Georgia Technical College is 2,020 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,920. This means that 29.1% of students enrolled at West Georgia Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Georgia Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.1% White, 34.1% Black or African American, 11.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.74% Two or More Races, 1.28% Asian, 0.216% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.072% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at West Georgia Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (23.4%) and White Male (18.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

29.1%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Georgia Technical College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,940 students. The full-time enrollment at West Georgia Technical College is 2,020 and the part-time enrollment is 4,920. This means that 29.1% of students enrolled at West Georgia Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.1% at similar Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

58%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at West Georgia Technical College was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), West Georgia Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    3,266 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    2,368 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    812 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Georgia Technical College is 47.1% White, 34.1% Black or African American, 11.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.74% Two or More Races, 1.28% Asian, 0.216% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.072% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 40.5% White, 29.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 24 students (0.346%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 291 more women than men received degrees from West Georgia Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Georgia Technical College is white (1,448 degrees awarded). There were 2.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (703 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at West Georgia Technical College is General Cosmetology (108 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (42 degrees) and Welding Technology (24 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at West Georgia Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (184 degrees awarded), Precision Production (348 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (317 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Georgia Technical College are Other managers (52,090 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (39,401 people), Software developers (38,306 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (35,263 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (19,760 people).

The most specialized majors at West Georgia Technical College in 2024 are Transportation (184 degrees awarded), Precision Production (348 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (317 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (394 degrees), and Human Sciences (96 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Georgia Technical College are Physicians, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at West Georgia Technical College are Transportation (184 degrees awarded), Precision Production (348 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (317 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (394 degrees), and Human Sciences (96 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Georgia Technical College are Elementary & secondary schools (94,182 people), Computer Systems Design (56,020 people), Air transportation (39,355 people), Construction (39,159 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (33,983 people).

The most specialized majors at West Georgia Technical College are Transportation (184 degrees awarded), Precision Production (348 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (317 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (394 degrees), and Human Sciences (96 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by West Georgia Technical College.
Most Common (2024)
  1. General Cosmetology
    108 degrees awarded
  2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
    42 degrees awarded
  3. Welding Technology
    24 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at West Georgia Technical College was General Cosmetology with 108 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,134
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
1,425
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 1,134 degrees were awarded to men at West Georgia Technical College, which is 0.796 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,425).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 259 degrees were awarded to men at West Georgia Technical College in Welding Technology, which is 7.4 times more than the 35 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 281 degrees were awarded to men at West Georgia Technical College in General Cosmetology, which is 31.2 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

18%
100% Completion Time
30%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 18% of students graduating from West Georgia Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    1,448 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    703 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    237 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Georgia Technical College is white (1,448 degrees awarded). There were 2.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (703 degrees).

0.469% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Female
    759 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    689 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Female
    442 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Georgia Technical College is white female (759 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (689 degrees).

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Operations

In 2024, West Georgia Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 56.4M. West Georgia Technical College employs 136 Instructors. Most academics at West Georgia Technical College are Female Instructor (80), and Male Instructor (56).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Georgia Technical College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 90 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 33 employees, and Service with 29 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$21.8M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, West Georgia Technical College paid a median of $21.8M in salaries, which represents 38.6% of their overall expenditure ($56.4M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$7.31M
Instructional Salaries
136
Number of Employees

In 2024, West Georgia Technical College paid a total of $7.31M to 136 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $763k (4.03%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Georgia Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 90 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 33 employees, and Service with 29 employees.

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