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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)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
< 1 year certificate73433
1-2 year certificate10515
Associate8313
2-4 year degree424

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)

ItemCost
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.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

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

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