West Georgia Technical College
Waco, Georgia · Public · 5,163 undergraduates
Of 20 programs with reported earnings, 13 leave graduates out-earning a typical Georgia high-school graduate (about $33,813/yr) and 7 fall short. Another 51 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $1,311 |
| $30k to $48k | $1,655 |
| $48k to $75k | $4,394 |
| $75k to $110k | $7,320 |
| $110k and up | $9,102 |
| All families (average) | $2,457 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,876 | +$12,063 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $20,155 | -$13,658 | falls short | $7,274 | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,888 | +$3,075 | clears the bar | $9,433 | 3.1 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,547 | +$7,734 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,022 | +$12,209 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $69,981 | +$36,168 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,159 | -$654 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,377 | +$9,564 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $29,194 | -$4,619 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $52,202 | +$18,389 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,652 | +$21,839 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,424 | +$611 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $93,886 | +$60,073 | clears the bar | $15,995 | 0.3 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $32,164 | -$1,649 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Associate's Degree | $48,382 | +$14,569 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 20 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 42% of students receive Pell grants · 35% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.