Ground Transportation at West Georgia Technical College
Waco, GA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 194 graduates a year
West Georgia Technical College graduates in ground transportation earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How West Georgia Technical College Compares for Ground Transportation
All 103 colleges reporting ground transportation earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS | $95,899 | $99,559 | #1 | $74,114 |
| 2 | Central Lakes College-Brainerd Brainerd, MN | $69,894 | $66,764 | #7 | $64,164 |
| 3 | Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA | $69,453 | $70,634 | #3 | $59,330 |
| 4 | Hagerstown Community College Hagerstown, MD | $68,810 | $60,389 | #16 | $53,495 |
| 5 | Elgin Community College Elgin, IL | $67,995 | $66,805 | #6 | $51,945 |
| 6 | Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI | $67,820 | $70,570 | #4 | $50,682 |
| 7 | Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM | $65,846 | $76,239 | #2 | — |
| 8 | Georgia Piedmont Technical College Clarkston, GA | $65,657 | $67,968 | #5 | — |
| 9 | New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island Pawtucket, RI | $62,775 | $61,827 | #14 | $51,761 |
| 10 | New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Massachusetts North Andover, MA | $62,775 | $55,280 | #38 | $51,761 |
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| 78 | Pima Community College Tucson, AZ | $46,345 | $47,620 | #77 | — |
| 79 | Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport Shreveport, LA | $46,314 | $53,612 | #55 | $38,978 |
| 80 | Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center Johnstown, PA | $46,088 | $46,872 | #81 | $41,978 |
| 81 | West Georgia Technical College Waco, GA | $46,022 | $47,642 | #76 | $43,072 |
| 82 | Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Falls, OH | $45,743 | $48,815 | #70 | $30,416 |
| 83 | Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VA | $45,471 | $41,406 | #95 | $39,383 |
| 84 | City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College Chicago, IL | $44,197 | $43,423 | #92 | $24,356 |
Other Majors at West Georgia Technical College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | $69,981 | — | #17 of 55 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $55,652 | $46,447 | #154 of 290 |
| Precision Metal Working | $45,876 | — | #234 of 365 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $43,377 | $35,572 | #173 of 226 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $41,547 | $40,092 | #262 of 319 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $36,888 | $42,462 | #731 of 757 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $34,424 | $28,477 | #335 of 637 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $33,709 | — | #83 of 109 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $33,159 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $29,194 | $25,487 | #300 of 332 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $20,155 | $11,925 | #900 of 1025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Georgia Technical College ground transportation graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,072 one year after graduating and $46,022 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Georgia Technical College rank for ground transportation?
Among 103 colleges reporting earnings for ground transportation graduates, West Georgia Technical College ranks #81 by median pay four years after graduation, and #76 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is ground transportation at West Georgia Technical College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for ground transportation ($52,118).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.