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Westcentral Technical College, also referred to as WCTC, is located in Georgia, United States. It is a member of the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education. Students of Westcentral Technical College are offered associate degrees, certificates, and technical diplomas in more than 70 occupational areas of study. Online courses are also offered to the college's outstation students. The college has campuses located in Douglas, Coweta, and Murphy.
Students of Westcentral Technical College participate in sports such as volleyball and basketball. The college's athletic teams are known as the Golden Knights.
Students attend West Central Technical College in Waco, GA, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. West Central Technical College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. West Central Technical College is known for its programs in office and administration and production trades.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 3,530 students at West Central Technical College (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
West Central Technical College
176 Murphy Campus Blvd.
Waco, GA 30182
General Phone: (770) 537-6000
http://www.westcentraltech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 231 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Mechanics and Repair | 182 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, computer repair, heavy equipment maintenance, electrical installation and repair, mechanic and repair |
| Medical Support and Technology | 180 | dental assistant, phlebotomy, dental hygienist, medical assistant, radiographer, medical lab tech, surgical tech |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 136 | cosmetology, barber |
| Transportation | 124 | truck and bus driver |
| Production Trades | 110 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Office and Administration | 108 | data entry, administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Medical Administration | 98 | medical billing, medical transcription, medical office assistant, medical receptionist |
| Business and Management | 94 | accounting technology, sales and marketing, small business management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 62 | data processing tech, computer networking, computer programming, web design |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 49 | criminal justice and safety |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 41 | food prep and kitchen assistant, chef training |
| Education and Teaching | 26 | early childhood education |
| Construction Trades | 13 | electrician |
| Engineering Technician | 13 | CAD and design, architectural drafting |
| Family and Social Work | 1 | child care provider |
Number of programs and degrees for West Central Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1,098 | 30 |
| Associate's degree | 195 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 128 | 13 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 47 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, West Central Technical College had a total enrollment of 3,530 students (2,606 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 27% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 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 | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Waco, 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 | $ 1,551 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,847 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,056 |
Financial Aid:
West Central Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1048700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 29 | 55 |
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 | 29 | $46,601 | 55 | $48,794 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 29 | $46,601 | 55 | $48,794 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
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
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
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
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
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/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)
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
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets West Central Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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