by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on West Georgia Technical College? We have put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what majors West Georgia Technical College offers, how the school ranks, how diverse it is, and much more.
At West Georgia Technical College, students can earn anything from certificates through the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 5,118 undergraduate (5,118 total)
The most popular majors at West Georgia Technical College, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,559 |
| Precision Metal Working. | 348 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | 327 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 196 |
| Ground Transportation. | 184 |
Among West Georgia Technical College programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $62,605 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | $46,726 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | $41,381 |
| Ground Transportation. | $39,102 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $38,320 |
The majors at West Georgia Technical College are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,559 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. · Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
150 | $29,009 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. · Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator. · Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller. · Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. · Health/Health Care Administration/Management. |
123 | $30,380 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Assisting/Assistant. · Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. |
59 | $24,258 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. |
48 | $37,359 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
38 | $62,605 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist. · Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. |
33 | $46,726 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. · Medical/Clinical Assistant. |
25 | $23,871 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. ↳ Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. · Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. |
327 | $15,303 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant. · Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager. · Culinary Arts/Chef Training. |
67 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Machine Shop Technology/Assistant. · Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist. |
348 | $31,546 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician. |
145 | $27,681 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
86 | $34,114 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. · Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
54 | $41,381 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician. · Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General. |
32 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
93 | NA |
| Human Resources Management and Services. ↳ Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. |
60 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. |
55 | $38,320 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry. · Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. |
45 | $24,283 |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
4 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Small Business Administration/Management. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other. |
196 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation. ↳ Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. |
184 | $39,102 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. · Child Care and Support Services Management. |
96 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. |
31 | NA |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other. | 21 | NA |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Solar Energy Technology/Technician. |
12 | NA |
| ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS. ↳ Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. |
10 | NA |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Instrumentation Technology/Technician. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. · Network and System Administration/Administrator. |
46 | $36,096 |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming/Programmer, General. |
11 | NA |
| Data Processing. ↳ Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. · Criminal Justice/Police Science. |
34 | NA |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Services Administration. · Fire Science/Fire-fighting. |
15 | NA |
| Security Science and Technology. ↳ Forensic Science and Technology. |
13 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
28 | $18,456 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. |
27 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Game and Interactive Media Design. |
19 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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