West Georgia Technical College
Location and Contact Information
176 Murphy Campus Blvd.Waco, GA 30182
USA
Main Tel: (770) 537-6000
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
School profile and reference information, including highlights, admissions, student body, degrees, and contact info.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in beauty and cosmetology, transportation, mechanics and repair, production trades, and office and administration.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,085 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,885 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,064 |
Financial Aid
West Georgia Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 92% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 92% | $3,409 |
| Institutional Grant | 3% | $374 |
| Federal Grant | 44% | $3,945 |
| Pell Grant | 43% | $3,980 |
| Other Federal Grant | 8% | $327 |
| State or Local Grant | 88% | $1,572 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | ||
| Federal Loan | ||
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to West Georgia Technical College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moultrie Technical College | Moultrie, GA | 2,255 |
| 2 | Augusta Technical College | Augusta, GA | 4,705 |
| 3 | South Georgia Technical College | Americus, GA | 2,036 |
| 4 | Valdosta Technical College | Valdosta, GA | 2,471 |
| 5 | Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | Hudson, NC | 3,950 |
| 6 | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Rome, GA | 2,832 |
| 7 | Piedmont Technical College | Greenwood, SC | 4,959 |
| 8 | North Georgia Technical College | Clarkesville, GA | 2,091 |
| 9 | Vance-Granville Community College | Henderson, NC | 4,633 |
| 10 | Central Carolina Community College | Sanford, NC | 3,866 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| < 1 year certificate | 1,532 | 42 |
| Associate | 232 | 17 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 202 | 18 |
| 2-4 year degree | 87 | 7 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 142 |
Students
Student enrollment was 4,083 in 2009-2010 (4,612 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 50% of the student body. About 16% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
- Barbering/Barber
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Electrician
- Lineworker
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- 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
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Social Work
LAW
- Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
- Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
MEDIA
- Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
- Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
- Medical Reception/Receptionist
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Athletic Training/Trainer
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
TRANSPORTATION
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
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