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West Georgia Technical College

Waco, GA·Public·4,811 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.

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Accept
4,811
Students
$2,050
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$32,200
Earnings
10 yr
$5,642
Debt

About This School

West Georgia Technical College is a public institution located in Waco, Georgia with approximately 4,811 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $2,050 per year. Typical graduates earn $32,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is a public community college in Waco, Georgia. It is part of the Technical College System of Georgia and provides education for a seven-county service area that includes Carroll, Coweta, Douglas, Haralson, Heard, Meriwether, and Troup. WGTC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award technical certificates of credit, and diplomas, with associate degrees being the highest level of award for which the College has been accredited.

Worth considering if you want an affordable credential without taking on major debt — at just $2,050 per year after aid and a median graduation debt of only $5,642, the financial risk here is genuinely low. That said, the median earnings of $32,200 a decade out are modest, so this school makes the most sense for students pursuing specific technical or vocational careers with clear local demand, not those hoping for a high-salary career boost from the degree alone.

Setting
Fringe rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions21%
Business & Marketing10%
Computer Science3%
Education1%
Visual & Performing Arts1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$3,122
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,522
Avg Net Price
$2,050
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants39%
Median debt at graduation$5,642

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,642
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,642
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$26,800
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.7x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White48%
Black35%
Hispanic/Latino11%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,811 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

West Georgia Technical College

176 Murphy Campus Blvd.

Waco, GA 30182

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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