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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, Georgia · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 4089 Val Tech Rd, Valdosta, GA 31602 · Phone: (229) 333-2100 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a public trade school in Valdosta, Georgia offering CDL/truck driving, cosmetology, and LPN programs, accredited through multiple national and regional bodies.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has a 50.3% completion rate, near the Georgia state average of 49.7%, and median graduate earnings of $30,864 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Wiregrass Georgia Technical College; contact the school for current tuition. The school accepts federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 45.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 255 | $31,014 | $29,995 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 194 | $30,762 | $24,035 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 167 | $32,634 | $29,995 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 162 | $15,411 | $17,768 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 83 | $15,411 | $17,768 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 66 | $32,634 | $29,995 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 62 | $15,411 | $17,768 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 47 | $32,958 | $24,615 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 45 | $15,411 | $17,768 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 43 | $33,692 | $36,312 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 40 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 37 | $32,958 | $24,615 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 36 | $32,634 | $29,995 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 34 | $32,958 | $24,615 | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 25 | $19,071 | $17,707 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 22 | $30,762 | $24,035 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 19 | not reported | $35,600 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 16 | $33,692 | $36,312 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | $33,692 | $36,312 | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 2–4 years | 9 | $32,958 | $24,615 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | $32,958 | $24,615 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | $15,411 | $17,768 | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | $35,600 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | $19,608 | $21,781 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | $19,608 | $21,781 | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | $35,600 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | $9,167 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 2–4 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | $33,692 | $36,312 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | $30,762 | $24,035 | not reported |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | $30,762 | $24,035 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | $30,762 | $24,035 | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 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.
About this school
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a public trade and career-training campus in Valdosta, Georgia, located in a fringe rural area. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), and its programs hold accreditation through several bodies, including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Across 47 program offerings, the most-completed programs are CDL/truck driving (255 completers), cosmetology (245 completers), and LPN/LVN programs (233 completers), alongside training in welding, HVAC, electrician work, dental assisting, and other trade fields.
Federal data show a completion rate of 50.3%, close to the Georgia state average of 49.7%, so outcomes here run near the state average. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $30,864. About 45.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment. Median debt of graduates, annual cost of attendance, and specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data.
With over 1,500 trade completers and nearly 2,900 undergraduates enrolled, this campus offers a wide range of program formats, from shorter certificate tracks like CDL training to more clinical fields like LPN programs, which may suit both recent high school graduates and adult career changers, though program lengths themselves are not specified here. Prospective students should confirm current accreditation status, program costs, and outcome details directly with the school or via the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College offers 47 programs across fields including CDL/truck driving, cosmetology, LPN/LVN, welding, HVAC, dental assisting, and more. The top completed programs are CDL training, cosmetology, and LPN programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Its accreditors include the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs. About 45.1% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 50.3%, compared to a Georgia state average of 49.7%, placing this campus near the state average.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (229) 333-2100 or check the College Scorecard for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $30,864 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 at (229) 333-2100 or visit its website for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-supported programs, though specific tuition figures are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm program schedules and durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status through the listed accrediting bodies and review federal outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?141255.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers a mix of program types, including shorter certificate tracks like CDL training and more clinical programs like LPN, though specific program lengths are not reported here to confirm fit for adult schedules.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements vary by program and are not detailed in federal data for this campus. Contact the school directly at (229) 333-2100 to ask about licensing for specific programs like LPN or dental assisting.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Wiregrass Georgia Technical College at (229) 333-2100 or through its website, https://www.wiregrass.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across schools offering similar programs.
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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.