Nursing at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College sits in Valdosta, GA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 38 nursing graduations were recorded at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Distance learning is available at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. Of 4,466 students, 1,347 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 921 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #4 of 54 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #17 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #22 of 49 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #76 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #192 of 506 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #978 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Those who finish Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,274 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College stands at $11,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are 79% women (30) and 21% men (8).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Among the 38 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, 79% were women (30) and 21% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 34% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Wiregrass 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 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
The Nursing program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 38 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, 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.