Allied Health Professions at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College sits in Valdosta, GA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 118 allied health professions degrees were granted 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. Among 4,466 students, 1,347 (30%) studied exclusively online and 921 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #6 of 34 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #10 of 352 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #11 of 29 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #29 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #97 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #502 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Those who finish Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s Allied 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 | $33,692 |
| 2 years | $36,125 |
| 3 years | $32,465 |
| 4 years | $46,746 |
| 5 years | $44,539 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Professions graduates from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College earn a median of $46,746, compared with $27,905 for all Wiregrass Georgia Technical College graduates — about 68% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College stands at $14,685.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are 78% women (92) and 22% men (26).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Among the 31 associate’s allied health professions graduates at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, 81% were women (25) and 19% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 26% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, below the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
The Allied Health Professions program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 41 |
| Surgical Technology | 14 |
| Radiologic Technology | 63 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
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.