Education at West Georgia Technical College
If you plan to study Education, you may want to check out the program at West Georgia Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
West Georgia Technical College is located in Waco, GA.
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Studying Online at West Georgia Technical College
Many students take online classes 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.
Education Rankings at West Georgia Technical College
Rankings can help you compare West Georgia Technical College’s Education program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #10 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #50 of 51 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #61 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #251 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #382 of 389 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1581 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from West Georgia Technical College
Students who complete West Georgia Technical College’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $18,456 |
| 2 years | $16,494 |
| 4 years | $19,676 |
| 5 years | $21,099 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from West Georgia Technical College earn a median of $19,676, compared with $36,750 for all West Georgia Technical College graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from West Georgia Technical College comes in at $16,936.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at West Georgia Technical College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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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