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West Georgia Technical College, also known as WGTC, was founded in 1966. It was then known as the Troup County Area Vocational Technical School, and was given its present name in the year 1987. The main campus of WGTC is located on 88 acres of land in LaGrange, Georgia. The college also operates branch campuses in West Point in Troup County, Luthersville, Manchester, and Greenville, in Meriwether County, and Franklin in Heard County.
West Georgia Technical College offers the Associate of Applied Science degree in various fields of study. A number of technical certificates and diploma programs are also offered. The academic divisions of WGTC include:
West Georgia Technical College supports several professional student organizations. Students are involved in clubs and organizations such as the Phi Beta Lambda, Student Nurses of LaGrange, Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, Student Government Association, New Connections - Single Parent Group, Radiologic Student Organization, and National Technical Honor Society.
West Georgia Technical College is found in LaGrange, GA. LaGrange is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at West Georgia Technical College.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. West Georgia Technical College is known for its programs in transportation, office and administration, and production trades.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 1,755 in 2007-2008 at West Georgia Technical College. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
West Georgia Technical College
One College Circle
LaGrange, GA 30240
General Phone: (706) 845-4323
http://www.westgatech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 192 | truck and bus driver |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 106 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Mechanics and Repair | 92 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, industrial mechanics, computer repair, electrical installation and repair, mechanic and repair |
| Office and Administration | 75 | data entry, administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 74 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and safety |
| Business and Management | 74 | accounting technology, call center operation, operations management, sales and marketing |
| Production Trades | 72 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Medical Support and Technology | 59 | radiographer, medical coding, phlebotomy, medical assistant |
| Media | 45 | animation and special effects, printing equipment operation |
| Engineering Technician | 31 | manufacturing tech, drafting, architectural drafting, CAD and design |
| Medical Administration | 27 | medical transcription, medical receptionist |
| Construction Trades | 26 | lineworker |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 26 | cosmetology, barber, aesthetician and skin care |
| Education and Teaching | 22 | early childhood education |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 17 | computer networking, information technology |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 11 | food prep and kitchen assistant, chef training |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 10 | landscaping |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 3 | athletic trainer |
| Family and Social Work | 2 | child care provider, social work courses |
Number of programs and degrees for West Georgia Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 734 | 33 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 105 | 15 |
| Associate's degree | 83 | 13 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 42 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, West Georgia Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,755 students (1,401 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 38% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 98% |
| Alabama | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of LaGrange, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-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 Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 561400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 26 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 22 | $50,678 | 26 | $57,245 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 22 | $50,678 | 26 | $57,245 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
Operations Management and Supervision
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
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, General
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Social Work, Other
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets West Georgia Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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