Health Professions at West Georgia Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at West Georgia Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
West Georgia Technical College sits in Waco, GA.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Georgia Technical College
Distance learning is available at West Georgia Technical College. Among 6,940 students, 2,391 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,172 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at West Georgia Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how West Georgia Technical College’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #6 of 83 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #10 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #18 of 78 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #84 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #176 of 728 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1118 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from West Georgia Technical College
Students who complete West Georgia Technical College’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,385 |
| 2 years | $37,654 |
| 3 years | $38,968 |
| 4 years | $41,377 |
| 5 years | $55,242 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from West Georgia Technical College take home a median $41,377, compared with $36,750 for all West Georgia Technical College graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from West Georgia Technical College stands at $15,755.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at West Georgia Technical College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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