West Georgia Technical College
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.
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.
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Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,811 undergraduates).
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