West Georgia Technical College

www.westgatech.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,400

2022 Average Net Price

$2,497

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

6,140

27% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

33.8%

153 Graduates

About

West Georgia Technical College is a higher education institution located in Haralson County, GA. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at West Georgia Technical College were General Cosmetology (92 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (39 degrees), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (34 degrees).

In 2022, 2,496 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Georgia Technical College. 54.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,444 degrees), 2.03 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (711 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Georgia Technical College is $2,400, which is $−5,712 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at West Georgia Technical College is $2,400, which is $5,712 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,497.

In 2022, 91% of undergraduate students attending West Georgia Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,400

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at West Georgia Technical College was $2,400. The cost of tuition at West Georgia Technical College is $−5,712 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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

Average Net Price

$2,497

2022 Value

17.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 West Georgia Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,497. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of West Georgia Technical College grew by 17.2%.

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

$5,574

Room and Board

$1,219

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Georgia Technical College was of $5,574 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,219. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at West Georgia Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2021, 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 6,140 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at West Georgia Technical College is 1,657 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,483. This means that 27% 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 51.1% White, 33.4% Black or African American, 9.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.57% Two or More Races, 1.53% Asian, 0.391% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.147% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at West Georgia Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (22.9%) and White Male (22%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

27%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Georgia Technical College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,140 students. The full-time enrollment at West Georgia Technical College is 1,657 and the part-time enrollment is 4,483. This means that 27% of students enrolled at West Georgia Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% 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

50%

2022 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 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), 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 (2022)

White
3,139 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,051 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
559 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Georgia Technical College is 51.1% White, 33.4% Black or African American, 9.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.57% Two or More Races, 1.53% Asian, 0.391% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.147% 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 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 37 students (0.603%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 210 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 (1,444 degrees awarded). There were 2.03 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (711 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at West Georgia Technical College is General Cosmetology (92 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (39 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (34 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (353 degrees awarded), Transportation (156 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (398 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 (47,019 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (39,922 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (33,989 people), Software developers (33,796 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (18,429 people).

The most specialized majors at West Georgia Technical College in 2022 are Precision Production (353 degrees awarded), Transportation (156 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (398 degrees), Human Sciences (140 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (293 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (353 degrees awarded), Transportation (156 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (398 degrees), Human Sciences (140 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (293 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (2022)

General Business Administration & Management
50 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
37 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
28 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at West Georgia Technical College was General Business Administration & Management with 50 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,143

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

1,353

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 1,143 degrees were awarded to men at West Georgia Technical College, which is 0.845 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,353).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 280 degrees were awarded to men at West Georgia Technical College in Welding Technology, which is 7.78 times more than the 36 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 219 degrees were awarded to men at West Georgia Technical College in General Cosmetology, which is 43.8 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 21% 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, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at West Georgia Technical College is Male and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 1.31% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,444 degrees awarded
Black or African American
711 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
212 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Georgia Technical College is white (1,444 degrees awarded). There were 2.03 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (711 degrees).

1.16% of degree recipients (29 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
738 degrees awarded
White Female
706 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
459 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Georgia Technical College is white male (738 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (706 degrees).

Operations

West Georgia Technical College employs 134 Instructors. Most academics at West Georgia Technical College are Female Instructor (85), and Male Instructor (49).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Georgia Technical College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 79 employees, Service, with 30 employees, and Management with 23 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$19.9M

2022 Salaries

4.07%

growth from 2021

In 2022, West Georgia Technical College paid a median of $19.9M in salaries, a 4.07% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.87% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 0.623% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$7.63M

Instructional Salaries

134

Number of Employees

In 2022, West Georgia Technical College paid a total of $7.63M to 134 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

134 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

79 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at West Georgia Technical College was Instructor with 134 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Georgia Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 79 employees, Service with 30 employees, and Management with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at West Georgia Technical College was Female Instructor with 85 employees, and Male Instructor with 49 employees.

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

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