Important Academic Statistics

Total 4,003 students attended Wiregrass Georgia Technical College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 133 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 45 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 279 (full-time) and 80 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is 42% and transfer-out rate is 5%. The retention rate is 66% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population4,003
Graduation Rate42%
Number of Faculty178
Student to Faculty Ratio14 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is $5,612 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
94% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,651 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$5,612
Average Financial Amount$4,651

Offered Certificate Programs

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College offers 116 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 1,786 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate73131,475
2 Years Certificate324265
4 Years Certificate11046
Total116171,786

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 1,786 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 1,475 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 265 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 46 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate2-4 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture (1 completers) 3 completers
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations0
Landscaping and Groundskeeping3
Plant Nursery Operations and Management0
Communications Technologies 0 completers
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant0
Computer and Information Sciences (1 completers) 5 completers
Computer Programming/Programmer0
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design0
Network and System Administration/Administrator1
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance4
Personal and Culinary Services 210 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist112
Barbering/Barber27
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist28
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist0
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef6
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager6
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant31
Education (1 completers) 7 completers
Early Childhood Education and Teaching7
Engineering Technology (2 completers) 2 completers
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician1
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician0
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician1
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician0
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician0
Work and Family Studies (2 completers) 45 completers
Child Development0
Child Care and Support Services Management10
Child Care Provider/Assistant35
English Language and Literature (1 completers) 5 completers
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing5
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 107 completers
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)107
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting (1 completers) 24 completers
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies22
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician1
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1
Construction Trades 5 completers
Carpentry/Carpenter0
Electrician1
Building/Property Maintenance4
Mechanics and Repairers (1 completers) 237 completers
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair39
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology1
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician7
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology10
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician0
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology53
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician40
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician41
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician45
Precision Production Trades 176 completers
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant2
Welding Technology/Welder174
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist0
Transportation and Materials Moving 193 completers
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor193
Visual and Performing Arts 9 completers
Design and Visual Communications5
Graphic Design4
Game and Interactive Media Design0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (2 completers) 358 completers
Dental Assisting/Assistant13
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician12
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist0
Medical Reception/Receptionist2
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)10
Surgical Technology/Technologist0
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer20
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist31
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician0
Optometric Technician/Assistant0
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training202
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide68
Business 89 completers
Business Administration and Management19
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management0
Office Management and Supervision0
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping16
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry13
Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations0
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation41
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies0
Small Business Administration/Management0
Banking and Financial Support Services0
Hospitality Administration/Management0
Digital Marketing0
Total1,475
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 0 completers
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations0
Communications Technologies 0 completers
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant0
Computer and Information Sciences 4 completers
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance4
Personal and Culinary Services 49 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist45
Barbering/Barber4
Education (1 completers) 10 completers
Early Childhood Education and Teaching10
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting (2 completers) 7 completers
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies6
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1
Construction Trades 1 completers
Electrician1
Mechanics and Repairers 19 completers
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair0
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology0
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology6
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology0
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician12
Precision Production Trades 29 completers
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant0
Welding Technology/Welder28
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist1
Visual and Performing Arts 5 completers
Design and Visual Communications5
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 112 completers
Dental Assisting/Assistant6
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician12
Medical/Clinical Assistant5
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant5
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)11
Surgical Technology/Technologist10
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage6
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training57
Business 29 completers
Business Administration and Management12
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping11
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science6
Hospitality Administration/Management0
Marketing/Marketing Management0
Total265
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences 8 completers
Computer Programming/Programmer2
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician2
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design0
Network and System Administration/Administrator4
Personal and Culinary Services 5 completers
Culinary Arts/Chef Training5
Mechanics and Repairers 28 completers
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology18
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician10
Visual and Performing Arts 5 completers
Game and Interactive Media Design5
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 0 completers
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist0
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician0
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training0
Total46

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 4,003 students have enrolled into Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. By gender, 1,423 male and 2,580 female students are attending the school.
There are 1,765 White (44.09%), 1,655 Black/African American (41.34%), 426 Hispanic (10.64%), 31 Asian (0.77%), and 547 students with other races. 5 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,0031,4232,580
American Indian/Native American1459
Asian311615
Black/African American1,6555311,124
Hispanic426152274
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander523
White1,7656821,083
Two More802753
Un-Known22715
Non-resident Alien514

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