Is West Georgia Technical College worth it?
West Georgia Technical College is a public, two-year institution in Waco, Georgia (rural area). It awarded 2,559 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in welding technology, cosmetology and liberal arts and sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$38,146
Median earnings 4 years after
$43,835
Median earnings 10 years after
$35,479
Average net price
$2,457
Completion rate
35%
Completions (2024)
2,559
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
5,163
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $83,943 | $93,886 | 83 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $11,925 | $20,155 | 57 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $50,000 | $58,535 | 45 |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate certificate | $43,072 | $46,022 | 42 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $42,462 | $36,888 | 31 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $46,447 | $55,652 | 30 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $28,477 | $34,424 | 29 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $40,092 | $41,547 | 22 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate | $53,056 | $67,871 | 21 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $25,487 | $29,194 | 19 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $33,159 | N/A | 19 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate | $28,346 | N/A | 19 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate | $32,164 | N/A | 18 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $44,633 | $52,202 | 18 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | $35,572 | $43,377 | 17 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 270 |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 184 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 182 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 176 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 108 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 108 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 92 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 80 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 65 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 60 |
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Sources: federal figures for West Georgia Technical College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Georgia. Counts under 10 are not published.
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