Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Tel:
(229)333-2100
- Valdosta Technical College was founded in 1963 as a joint effort of the Valdosta City and Lowndes County Boards of Education. The mission of Valdosta Technical College is to provide quality instruction enabling students to develop knowledge, skills, and good work ethics resulting in entry-level employment, career advancement, and the promotion of lifelong learning.
School Highlights
- Wiregrass Georgia Technical College serves 3,629 students (30% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 52%.
- Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is one of 2 community colleges within Lowndes County, GA.
- The nearest community college is North Florida Community College (28.80 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 169 teachers has grown by 22% over five years.
| Wiregrass Georgia Technical College | (GA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 169 staff | 94 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 3,629 students | 2,588 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,092 students | 1,115 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 2,537 students | 1,473 students |
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| % Asian | 1% | 3% |
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% |
| % Black | 27% | 33% |
| % White | 66% | 48% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.65 |
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| College Completion Rate | 20% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $24,700 | $30,100 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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