Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,400

2023 Average Net Price

$2,013

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

11.1%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

4,380

20.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

43.8%

56 Graduates

About

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a higher education institution located in Lowndes County, GA. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College were Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (255 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (194 degrees), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (167 degrees).

In 2023, 2,142 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. 54.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (997 degrees), 1.15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (870 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is $2,400, which is $−5,853 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College was 11.1%, corresponding to 3 out of the 27 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is $2,400, which is $5,853 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,013.

In 2023, 92% of undergraduate students attending Wiregrass Georgia Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,400

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College was $2,400. The cost of tuition at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is $−5,853 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$2,013

2023 Value

59%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,013. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College grew by 59%.

This chart compares the average net price of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,302

Room and Board

$1,720

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College was of $8,302 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 62.4% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,720. The cost of books and supplies increased by 34.8% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

92% of undergraduate students at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.13% with respect to 2022, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

11.1%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College was 11.1%, which represents 3 out of the 27 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College had a total enrollment of 4,380 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is 914 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,466. This means that 20.9% of students enrolled at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.8% White, 42.2% Black or African American, 10.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.63% Two or More Races, 0.776% Asian, 0.342% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0228% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (28.2%) and White Male (15.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

20.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,380 students. The full-time enrollment at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is 914 and the part-time enrollment is 3,466. This means that 20.9% of students enrolled at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Wiregrass Georgia Technical College had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,875 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,847 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
475 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is 42.8% White, 42.2% Black or African American, 10.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.63% Two or More Races, 0.776% Asian, 0.342% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0228% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 11 students (0.251%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 202 more women than men received degrees from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is white (997 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (870 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (255 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (194 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (167 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (57 degrees awarded), Transportation (255 degrees), and Precision Production (225 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are Elementary & middle school teachers (35,195 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (33,212 people), Other managers (21,761 people), Preschool & kindergarten teachers (19,468 people), and Education administrators (13,134 people).

The most specialized majors at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College in 2023 are Science Technologies (57 degrees awarded), Transportation (255 degrees), Precision Production (225 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (433 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (207 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing, Personal financial advisors, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are Science Technologies (57 degrees awarded), Transportation (255 degrees), Precision Production (225 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (433 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (207 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are Elementary & secondary schools (79,908 people), Air transportation (34,841 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (27,750 people), Child day care services (22,137 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (20,978 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Wiregrass Georgia Technical College.

Most Common (2023)

Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
255 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
194 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
167 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College was Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor with 255 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

970

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,172

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 970 degrees were awarded to men at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, which is 0.828 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,172).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 208 degrees were awarded to men at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 4.43 times more than the 47 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 238 degrees were awarded to men at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College in General Cosmetology, which is 34 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 23% of students graduating from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (62.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (62.5% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
997 degrees awarded
Black or African American
870 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
209 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is white (997 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (870 degrees).

0.607% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
522 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
506 degrees awarded
White Male
475 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is white female (522 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (506 degrees).

Operations

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College employs 128 Instructors. Most academics at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are Female Instructor (77), and Male Instructor (51).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are: Management, with 39 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 32 employees, and Service with 20 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$16.5M

2023 Salaries

2.09%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College paid a median of $16.5M in salaries, a 2.09% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 13.5% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 10.7% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.02M

Instructional Salaries

128

Number of Employees

In 2023, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College paid a total of $7.02M to 128 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

128 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

39 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College was Instructor with 128 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College were Management with 39 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees, and Service with 20 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College was Female Instructor with 77 employees, and Male Instructor with 51 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College.

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