West Georgia Technical College

www.westgatech.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,400

2023 Average Net Price

$2,780

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

6,722

26.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

30.1%

139 Graduates

About

West Georgia Technical College is a higher education institution located in Haralson County, GA. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at West Georgia Technical College were Welding Technology (270 degrees awarded), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (194 degrees), and General Cosmetology (147 degrees).

In 2023, 2,363 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Georgia Technical College. 53.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,283 degrees), 1.77 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (723 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Georgia Technical College is $2,400, which is $−5,853 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at West Georgia Technical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 767 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at West Georgia Technical College is $2,400, which is $5,853 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,780.

In 2023, 92% 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

$2,400

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at West Georgia Technical College was $2,400. The cost of tuition at West Georgia Technical College is $−5,853 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of West Georgia Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$2,780

2023 Value

11.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 West Georgia Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,780. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of West Georgia Technical College grew by 11.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of West Georgia Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$5,689

Room and Board

$1,037

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Georgia Technical College was of $5,689 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.06% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,037. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 14.9% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at West Georgia Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at West Georgia Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.1% with respect to 2022, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at West Georgia Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at West Georgia Technical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 767 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

West Georgia Technical College had a total enrollment of 6,722 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at West Georgia Technical College is 1,805 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,917. This means that 26.9% 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 49.8% White, 32.4% Black or African American, 10.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.7% Two or More Races, 0.997% Asian, 0.342% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.119% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at West Georgia Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (22.3%) and White Male (20.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

26.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Georgia Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,722 students. The full-time enrollment at West Georgia Technical College is 1,805 and the part-time enrollment is 4,917. This means that 26.9% of students enrolled at West Georgia Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at West Georgia Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2023 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 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), West Georgia Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at West Georgia Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,347 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,176 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
723 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Georgia Technical College is 49.8% White, 32.4% Black or African American, 10.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.7% Two or More Races, 0.997% Asian, 0.342% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.119% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 38 students (0.565%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 161 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 (1,283 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (723 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at West Georgia Technical College is Welding Technology (270 degrees awarded), followed by Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (194 degrees) and General Cosmetology (147 degrees).

In 2023, 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 Precision Production (328 degrees awarded), Transportation (194 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (338 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 (48,739 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (38,282 people), Software developers (36,770 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (34,413 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (19,711 people).

The most specialized majors at West Georgia Technical College in 2023 are Precision Production (328 degrees awarded), Transportation (194 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (338 degrees), Human Sciences (117 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (321 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

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 Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Personal financial advisors, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at West Georgia Technical College are Precision Production (328 degrees awarded), Transportation (194 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (338 degrees), Human Sciences (117 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (321 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (89,784 people), Computer Systems Design (50,277 people), Air transportation (36,971 people), Construction (35,709 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (30,769 people).

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 (2023)

Welding Technology
270 degrees awarded
Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
194 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
147 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at West Georgia Technical College was Welding Technology with 270 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at West Georgia Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,101

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,262

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,101 degrees were awarded to men at West Georgia Technical College, which is 0.872 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,262).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at West Georgia Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 256 degrees were awarded to men at West Georgia Technical College in Welding Technology, which is 7.53 times more than the 34 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 236 degrees were awarded to men at West Georgia Technical College in General Cosmetology, which is 59 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 23% 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, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at West Georgia Technical College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.719% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,283 degrees awarded
Black or African American
723 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
239 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Georgia Technical College is white (1,283 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (723 degrees).

0.677% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
647 degrees awarded
White Female
636 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
448 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Georgia Technical College is white male (647 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (636 degrees).

Operations

West Georgia Technical College employs 129 Instructors. Most academics at West Georgia Technical College are Female Instructor (83), and Male Instructor (46).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Georgia Technical College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 87 employees, Service, with 30 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 27 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$20.2M

2023 Salaries

1.35%

growth from 2022

In 2023, West Georgia Technical College paid a median of $20.2M in salaries, a 1.35% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.07% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 9.87% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.6M

Instructional Salaries

129

Number of Employees

In 2023, West Georgia Technical College paid a total of $7.6M to 129 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

129 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

87 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at West Georgia Technical College was Instructor with 129 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Georgia Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 87 employees, Service with 30 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 27 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at West Georgia Technical College was Female Instructor with 83 employees, and Male Instructor with 46 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at West Georgia Technical College.

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