Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,400

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$2,663

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

11.5%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

3,709

19.5% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

49.1%

83 Graduates

About

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a higher education institution located in Lowndes County, GA. In N/A, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College were N/A.

In 2020, 2,031 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. 53.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,079 degrees), 1.45 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (742 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is $2,400, which is $−5,580 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is $2,400, which is $−5,580 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,663.

In 2020, 95% of undergraduate students attending Wiregrass Georgia Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, null% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,400

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College was $2,400. The cost of tuition at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is $−5,580 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$2,663

2020 Value

In 2020 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,663. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College grew by 0%.

This chart compares the average net price of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,875

Room and Board

$1,276

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College was of $7,875 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,276. The cost of room and board increased by 69% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

null%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 1.06% with respect to 2019, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

11.5%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College was 11.5%, which represents 12 out of the 104 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has a total enrollment of 3,709 students. The full-time enrollment at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is 722 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,987. This means that 19.5% of students enrolled at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.3% White, 34.5% Black or African American, 8.71% Hispanic or Latino, 1.38% Two or More Races, 0.809% Asian, 0.485% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.135% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (23.4%) and White Male (18.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

19.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,709 students. The full-time enrollment at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is 722 and the part-time enrollment is 2,987. This means that 19.5% of students enrolled at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 34.4% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Wiregrass Georgia Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
1,976
Black or African American
1,281
Hispanic or Latino
323

The enrolled student population at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is 53.3% White, 34.5% Black or African American, 8.71% Hispanic or Latino, 1.38% Two or More Races, 0.809% Asian, 0.485% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.135% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.5% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 12 students (0.324%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 141 more women than men received degrees from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is white (1,079 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (742 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (127 degrees awarded), Precision Production (159 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (290 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are Elementary & middle school teachers (39,505 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (31,363 people), Other managers (21,160 people), Preschool & kindergarten teachers (16,675 people), and Education administrators (12,151 people).

The most specialized majors at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are Transportation (127 degrees awarded), Precision Production (159 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (290 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (298 degrees), and Communication Technologies (13 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are Chief executives & legislators, Other financial specialists, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Personal financial advisors

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are Elementary & secondary schools (76,555 people), Air transportation (33,971 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (22,815 people), Restaurants & Food Services (22,594 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (21,980 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Wiregrass Georgia Technical College.

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

945

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

1,086

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 945 degrees were awarded to men at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, which is 0.87 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,086).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 137 degrees were awarded to men at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College in Welding Technology, which is 11.4 times more than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 192 degrees were awarded to women at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 12 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 20% of students graduating from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (75% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.2% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,079 degrees awarded
Black or African American
742 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
164 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is white (1,079 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (742 degrees).

0.0492% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
568 degrees awarded
White Male
511 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
381 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is white female (568 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (511 degrees).

Operations

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $3 (NaNM%), compared to the 5.11% average return ($226k on $4.42M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2020, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College had a total salary expenditure of $39.3M. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College employs 133 Instructors, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are Female Instructors (80), Male Instructors(53), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are: Management, with 36 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 34 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 23 employees.

Endowment

growth from 2019

This line chart shows how the endowment at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$80k - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College received $80k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$16M

2020 Salaries

6.11%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College paid a median of $16M in salaries, which represents 40.7% of their overall expenditure ($39.3M) and a 6.11% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.1% decline from 2018 and a 8.15% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (43.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.33M

Instructional Salaries

133

Number of Employees

In 2020, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College paid a total of $6.33M to 133 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.98M (29.6%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

133 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

36 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College were Instructor with 133 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College were Management with 36 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 34 employees; and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College was Female Instructor with 80 employees, and Male Instructor with 53 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College.