Nursing at West Georgia Technical College
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West Georgia Technical College is located in Waco, GA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 38 nursing graduations were recorded at West Georgia Technical College.
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Online Class Availability at West Georgia Technical College
Distance learning is available at West Georgia Technical College. Of 6,940 students, 2,391 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,172 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at West Georgia Technical College
Use these rankings to compare West Georgia Technical College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #7 of 54 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #27 of 49 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #93 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #222 of 506 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1044 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from West Georgia Technical College
Graduates of West Georgia Technical College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,605 |
| 2 years | $60,358 |
| 3 years | $65,769 |
| 4 years | $70,380 |
| 5 years | $84,753 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from West Georgia Technical College earn a median of $70,380, compared with $36,750 for all West Georgia Technical College graduates — about 92% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from West Georgia Technical College stands at $19,833.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at West Georgia Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at West Georgia Technical College are 95% women (36) and 5% men (2).
Nursing Associate’s Program at West Georgia Technical College
Among the 38 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at West Georgia Technical College, 95% were women (36) and 5% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at West Georgia Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 29% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at West Georgia Technical College, lower than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at West Georgia Technical College
This Nursing program at West Georgia Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 38 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at West Georgia Technical College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.