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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
VALDOSTA, GA . 2 Year 4.1
#1003 in Best Colleges in America
4089 VAL TECH RD VALDOSTA, GA 31602

Overview

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is located in Valdosta, southern Georgia. It was founded in 1963 and was formed in 2010 by the merger of Valdosta and EastCentral. The college is affiliated with the Georgia Technical College System, serving 11 counties, with four main campuses and multiple branches, and about 6,200 students. It offers associate degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates, covering popular majors such as nursing, business, computer science, and industrial technology, emphasizing "industry-university integration" and "employment within two years", and ensuring that industry standards are met. The student-teacher ratio is about 15:1, and it fully supports transfers, adult education, and vocational training, and is widely recognized locally.

Rankings

  • 54

    #54 in Best Colleges for Culinary Arts in America

  • 6

    #6 in Best Community Colleges in Georgia

  • 305

    #305 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • Best Colleges for Culinary Arts in America 54 of 140
  • Best Community Colleges in America 305 of 922

Academics

  • BProfessors
  • B Value
  • B Diversity
  • A+Safety
  • A Student Life
  • B+Location

Majors

  • Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN)
    249 Graduates
  • Welding
    179 Graduates
  • Cosmetology
    151 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    138 Graduates
  • Truck, Bus, and Commercial Vehicle Operation
    127 Graduates
  • Automotive Mechanics
    103 Graduates
  • Nursing Assistant
    98 Graduates
  • Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician
    70 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    68 Graduates
  • Business
    61 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    20
  • Online Associates Programs
    8
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $8,427
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    93%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    34%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    80%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    734 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    2,833
  • Undergrads Over 25
    32%
  • Pell Grant
    78%
  • Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    No data available  

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