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West Georgia Technical College

Waco, Georgia · Public technical college

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35%completion rate · Georgia avg 50%
$11,110median debt of graduates
$32,803median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$35,479median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (Accredited)
Address: 176 Murphy Campus Blvd., Waco, GA 30182 · Phone: (678) 821-3800 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

West Georgia Technical College is a public trade school in Waco, Georgia, offering welding, cosmetology, and CDL training programs, accredited by ACEN and CODA for specific health programs.

West Georgia Technical College has a 35.4% completion rate, below the Georgia state average of 49.7%, with median graduate debt of $11,110 and median earnings of $35,479 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 41.5% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
West Georgia Technica… West Georgia Technica…: 35.4% 35.4% Georgia average Georgia average: 49.7% 49.7% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$38,030$48,430$58,240
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$17,310$34,560$48,730
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers$38,150$57,050$68,780
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$33,580$49,060$65,530
Nursing assistants$30,300$37,680$42,980
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$36,990$56,390$66,180
Medical records specialists$36,260$51,550$64,840
Dental assistants$36,410$46,840$48,960
Chefs and head cooks$43,300$66,230$90,350
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$46,010$62,030$70,690
Machinists$37,060$52,610$64,180
Electricians$37,180$58,320$76,490
Skincare specialists$32,670$48,660$51,510
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists$45,890$61,370$75,340
Emergency medical technicians$33,910$45,550$48,400
Phlebotomists$34,600$45,840$50,250
Pharmacy technicians$35,160$41,910$48,490
Radiologic technologists and technicians$49,730$74,550$85,300
Medical assistants$34,270$41,600$46,870
Dental hygienists$74,610$95,490$101,620
Surgical technologists$40,390$64,010$78,410

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Georgia (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 270 $31,546 $32,925 not reported
Ground Transportation Certificate, 300–899 hours 194 $39,102 $37,928 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 147 $15,303 $18,398 $7,274
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 300–899 hours 106 $29,009 $33,993 $9,433
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 93 $15,303 $18,398 $7,274
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 84 $27,681 $23,803 not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 76 $19,055 not reported not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 300–899 hours 73 $34,114 $28,816 not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 43 $29,009 $33,993 $9,433
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 39 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 34 $15,303 $18,398 $7,274
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 27 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 27 $27,681 $23,803 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 26 $27,681 $23,803 not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 1–2 years 24 $34,114 $28,816 not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 24 $31,546 $32,925 not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 300–899 hours 22 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 21 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 20 $36,074 $41,193 not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate degree 20 $30,380 $30,771 not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 20 $31,546 $32,925 not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 17 $39,500 $42,235 $12,166
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 17 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 14 $23,871 $23,166 not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate degree 13 $46,963 $46,087 not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 12 $23,871 $23,166 not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 12 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 12 $31,546 $32,925 not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 9 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 2–4 years 8 $27,681 $23,803 not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate degree 7 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 6 $39,500 $42,235 $12,166
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 5 $36,074 $41,193 not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 3 $23,871 $23,166 not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 3 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 2 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 2 $23,871 $23,166 not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 2 $31,546 $32,925 not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 2–4 years 1 not reported not reported not reported

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

West Georgia Technical College is a public trade and career school located in Waco, Georgia. The campus participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning students can apply for FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants. Programs here are accredited through recognized bodies including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Among 39 program offerings across fields like welding, cosmetology, CDL training, HVAC, and healthcare, the school's most-completed programs are welding schools (290 completers), cosmetology schools (240 completers), and CDL/truck driving schools (194 completers).

Federal data shows a completion rate of 35.4%, which is below the Georgia state average of 49.7%. Median debt among graduates is $11,110, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $35,479 per the College Scorecard. About 41.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.

With 5,163 undergraduates and 1,535 trade completers reported, and a fringe rural locale, this campus appears to serve local and regional students seeking hands-on, shorter-format trade credentials rather than long degree programs, though specific program lengths are not reported here. This mix of program families may suit adult learners or career changers looking for practical certifications, but applicants should verify program length, cost, and licensing requirements directly with the school. Prospective students can confirm accreditation status and outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard or by contacting the school directly.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

West Georgia Technical College offers 39 programs across fields including welding, cosmetology, CDL training, HVAC, dental assisting, and more. Its most-completed programs are welding, cosmetology, and CDL/truck driving.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited, with specific programs recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can apply for FAFSA aid including Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 35.4%, which is below the Georgia state average of 49.7%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt among graduates is $11,110, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $35,479, per the College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a public school, which often means lower tuition and eligibility for state-based aid programs compared to for-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported in the available federal data; contact the school at (678) 821-3800 or visit westgatech.edu for specific program schedules.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation status and outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the school's dedicated page, or by contacting the school directly.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The program mix includes shorter-format trade credentials in fields like welding, cosmetology, and CDL training, which may suit adults seeking practical skills, though specific scheduling details are not reported here.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach West Georgia Technical College at (678) 821-3800 or through its website at westgatech.edu.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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