West Georgia Technical College

West Georgia Technical College, also known as WGTC, is a public, two-year college located in Lagrange, Georgia, United States. It was established in 1966. The college offers enrollment to more than 1,500 undergraduate students annually. The student body comprises of a large number of international students.

WGTC offers diplomas, certificates, and associate degrees to students in several fields of study. Nursing and Commercial Vehicle Operation are two of the college's most popular programs.

West Georgia Technical College has an active student life with several clubs and organizations. The college's most popular organizations are the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, Student Government Association, and Phi Beta Lambda .

Campus Location

One College Circle
LaGrange, GA 30240
USA
Main Tel: (706) 845-4323
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in office and administration, production trades, and transportation.
Large number of students.
Affordable tuition & fees.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Many mature (40+ year old) students.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Library on-campus
Distance learning available
Weekend study option
Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
< 1 year certificate	734	33
1-2 year certificate	105	15
Associate	83	13
2-4 year degree	42	4

Students

Student enrollment was 1,755 in 2007-2008 (1,401 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 1,539
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 2,835
Books and supplies	$ 1,283

Financial Aid: West Georgia Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to West Georgia Technical College:

	School	Location	Enrollment
1	North Georgia Technical College	Clarkesville, GA	1,964
2	Okefenokee Technical College	Waycross, GA	1,550
3	Lenoir Community College	Kinston, NC	2,733
4	South Georgia Technical College	Americus, GA	1,853
5	Northwestern Technical College	Rock Spring, GA	2,275
6	East Central Technical College	Fitzgerald, GA	1,356
7	Coosa Valley Technical College	Rome, GA	2,628
8	Appalachian Technical College	Jasper, GA	998
9	Altamaha Technical College	Jesup, GA	840
10	Moultrie Technical College	Moultrie, GA	2,160

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
Without tenure; tenure not available		48

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (26 awarded)

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (74 awarded)

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
Operations Management and Supervision
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (17 awarded)

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (26 awarded)

Lineworker

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (11 awarded)

Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (22 awarded)

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (31 awarded)

Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (2 awarded)

Child Care Provider/Assistant
Social Work

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (10 awarded)

Landscaping and Groundskeeping

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (92 awarded)

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians

MEDIA (45 awarded)

Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (27 awarded)

Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (59 awarded)

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (106 awarded)

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (3 awarded)

Athletic Training/Trainer

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (75 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (72 awarded)

Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (74 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

TRANSPORTATION (192 awarded)

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation