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Waco, Georgia is home to Westcentral Technical College. Waco is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Westcentral Technical College 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.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has 2,888 enrolled students (as of 2005).
More complete details are provided below.
Westcentral Technical College
176 Murphy Campus Blvd.
Waco, GA 30182
General Phone: (770) 537-6000
Admissions Phone: (770) 537-5740
Financial Aid Phone: (770) 537-5729
http://www.westcentraltech.edu
Westcentral Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 163 | EMT paramedic, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Support And Technology | 144 | dental assistant, phlebotomy, dental hygienist, radiographyer, medical lab tech, medical assistant, surgical tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 79 | data processing tech, computer networking, computer programming, web design, computer applications programming |
| Mechanics And Repair | 69 | computer repair, automobile mechanics, HVAC, electrical installation and repair, mechanic and repair, industrial mechanics |
| Transportation | 66 | truck and bus driver |
| Office And Administration | 64 | administrative assistant, data entry, general office occupations |
| Business And Management | 62 | accounting technology, small business management, sales and marketing |
| Medical Adminstration | 55 | medical transcription, medical billing, medical receptionist |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 53 | cosmetology |
| Production Trades | 42 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 22 | food prep and kitchen assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 21 | architectural drafting, CAD and design |
| Education And Teaching | 3 | early childhood education |
| Construction Trades | 2 | electrician |
Number of programs and degrees for Westcentral Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 559 | 27 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 120 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 108 | 12 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 58 | 8 |
In 2005, Westcentral Technical College had a total enrollment of 2,888 students (1,552 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 98% |
| Alabama | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 47 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (770) 537-5740
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,371 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,487 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,056 |
Financial Aid:
Westcentral Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1048700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (770) 537-5729
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 31 | $46,913 | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 44 | $45,652 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 31 | $46,913 | 44 | $45,652 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $41,429 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $41,429 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
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, Specific Applications
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
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
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
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/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
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
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Westcentral Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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