Registered Nursing at West Georgia Technical College
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at West Georgia Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
West Georgia Technical College is located in Waco, GA.
During the most recent reporting year, 38 registered nursing graduations were recorded at West Georgia Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Georgia Technical College
Distance learning is available at West Georgia Technical College. Of 6,940 students, 2,391 (34%) studied exclusively online and 2,172 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at West Georgia Technical College
Rankings can help you compare West Georgia Technical College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #8 of 53 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #22 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #27 of 48 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #92 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #219 of 498 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1011 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at West Georgia Technical College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at West Georgia Technical College are 95% women (36) and 5% men (2).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at West Georgia Technical College
Among the 38 associate’s registered 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 Registered 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 Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at West Georgia Technical College, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at West Georgia Technical College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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
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